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title: "TROP0085 Financial Advisors for the West Coast Partnership"
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# TROP0085 Financial Advisors for the West Coast Partnership

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ec6a0fb-95f6-4094-9a29-41705f5c00cf

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has recently concluded the procurement process titled "TROP0085 Financial Advisors for the West Coast Partnership". This tender, classified under financial consultancy services with a CPV code of 66171000, involved a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The process has now reached the award update stage, with Ernst & Young LLP as the chosen supplier, as of 21st October 2025. This contract, valued at £600,000 GBP, commenced on 13th November 2023 and will extend until 12th November 2026, covering various regions including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large consultancy firms with expertise in financial advisory services to collaborate with key government projects like the West Coast Partnership Franchise Agreement. While this specific contract does not prioritize SMEs or VCSEs due to its scale, it sets a precedent for similar future procurements where firms can demonstrate their value within established frameworks. Businesses poised for such challenges can leverage these partnerships to expand their service portfolios, enhance their market reputation, and gain insights into large-scale governmental collaborations.

## Notice

Financial Advisors to support the West Coast Partnership (WCP) Franchise Agreement (FA).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e65b321-dae0-4fd5-893f-cc7e443eb8a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 12 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 14:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e65b321-dae0-4fd5-893f-cc7e443eb8a1
- 15 Nov 2023 at 17:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e65b321-dae0-4fd5-893f-cc7e443eb8a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e65b321-dae0-4fd5-893f-cc7e443eb8a1
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1768c25-8f21-4ac0-8d78-1e1093c6c40a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f707d1a-b326-4ae5-8238-5a5ed2b0a29c
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