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title: "THRE0047 - Strategic Enhancements Technical and Commercial Advisors"
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# THRE0047 - Strategic Enhancements Technical and Commercial Advisors

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-138c6e15-dd6d-4e74-9ad0-4c265aba64da

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) recently awarded a contract titled "THRE0047 - Strategic Enhancements Technical and Commercial Advisors" within the transport systems consultancy services industry. Covering regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several British territories, the contract entails providing specialist technical and commercial advice for northern rail infrastructure projects, notably the Northern Powerhouse Rail. The procurement process has moved to the Award stage, with the contract officially beginning on 5th November 2024 and concluding on 4th November 2026. The total value of the award is £6,000,000, and it was secured through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract was published on 18th November 2024.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly those that can demonstrate a high level of technical and commercial advisory capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy field stand to benefit significantly from involvement in such high-profile infrastructure projects, which could lead to further business prospects and growth. Larger consultancies like Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, the successful supplier for this contract, highlight the significant demand and potential within this sector for highly skilled and knowledgeable advisors capable of critical oversight and strategic enhancement services.

## Notice

The Client invites proposals for the provision of specialist technical and commercial advice to support its oversight of northern rail infrastructure projects, consisting of scope currently referred to as Northern Powerhouse Rail. The Client will require the support of technical and commercial advisors ('the Consultant') who are highly capable, with the knowledge and ability to challenge the delivery bodies for northern rail infrastructure, and relevant 3rd parties, with the clear aim of achieving lower costs, speeding up delivery and benefits realisation, and banking efficiencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c875ab7-005d-49d7-9d45-9eb894ecc58d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2024 - 4 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c875ab7-005d-49d7-9d45-9eb894ecc58d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c875ab7-005d-49d7-9d45-9eb894ecc58d
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47123661-e515-43f4-985a-4067c34daf31
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