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title: "Cranston Inquiry Expert Adviser"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19c8121c-2e9e-4bef-8691-526355c85396"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2024-09-16"
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# Cranston Inquiry Expert Adviser

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19c8121c-2e9e-4bef-8691-526355c85396

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, has recently completed the tender process titled "Cranston Inquiry Expert Adviser" under the industry category of other community, social and personal services. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 1st July 2024. The awarded contract started on 1st August 2024 and will conclude on 31st July 2025. The total contract value is £30,000, and the award was published on 16th September 2024. This contract encompasses services that can be delivered across a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its suitability criteria. The need for expert services for the Cranston Inquiry indicates that businesses with strong advisory and consultancy capabilities within the social services sector are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Winning similar contracts can help businesses enhance their portfolios, gain reputable governmental clients, and expand their operational scope internationally. The awarded supplier for this contract, MTT, based in Cornwall, demonstrates the accessibility of such opportunities for regional SMEs.

## Notice

Expert Services to support the Cranston Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0289e78-4f10-4737-87d1-d2356ca7dc8d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | MTT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0289e78-4f10-4737-87d1-d2356ca7dc8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0289e78-4f10-4737-87d1-d2356ca7dc8d
  16th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d8078aa-8d5a-4196-8afa-ad1ae06b5b79
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