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title: "Provision of Commercial and Financial Advisors for the Williams Rail Review"
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# Provision of Commercial and Financial Advisors for the Williams Rail Review

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b178b66-f634-4895-8aee-cd1b9aed89aa

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport seeking commercial and financial advisors for the Williams Rail Review. The tender titled "Provision of Commercial and Financial Advisors for the Williams Rail Review" falls under the services industry, particularly focusing on mergers and acquisition services, as well as various financial consultancy roles. This process is now complete, with an award date of 18 February 2019, and the contract recently published on 25 April 2019. The total contract value is £9,000,000, and the work was scheduled from 25 February 2019 to 24 December 2019. The procurement method used was selective, adhering to a call-off from a framework agreement. The services will be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and other regions such as British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in financial consultancy, project management, and advisory services, particularly those that identify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in economic impact assessments, business analysis, and actuarial services would be well-positioned to compete. The collaborative nature of the project alongside the Williams Rail Review Team indicates that suppliers will need to exhibit strong strategic partnerships and innovative financial solutions, thus presenting a valuable chance for businesses to grow through involvement in a high-value contract aimed at improving the UK's rail service frameworks.

## Notice

Procurement for advisors to work closely with the Williams Rail Review Team and other consultants and stakeholders to provide strategic financial and commercial advice to the Williams Rail Review on a variety of commercial issues relevant to its Terms of Reference. This will include developing, considering and assessing the Williams Rail Review's proposals and ideas, with a focus on commercial and financial deliverability throughout the scope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b012623-cea4-4454-b75b-c3a325e968fc |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2019 - 24 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66121000 - Mergers and acquisition services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 66519600 - Actuarial services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2019 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b012623-cea4-4454-b75b-c3a325e968fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b012623-cea4-4454-b75b-c3a325e968fc
  25th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e500ae72-3e35-4d56-b8f2-d5bde54549f3
  Contract Order Form

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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