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title: "THRE0051 The Intercity Express Programme (IEP) Technical Advisors"
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# THRE0051 The Intercity Express Programme (IEP) Technical Advisors

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d943096-9dff-4c9f-82db-7ebbafd4fb39

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the Intercity Express Programme (IEP) Technical Advisors, categorised under "Transport systems consultancy services". This selective tender involved a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on consultancy services within the transport sector, with DfTc as the buyer. The contract, valued at £700,000, covers multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international locations. The contract commenced on 24 May 2025 and will run until 23 May 2027. The procurement process was initiated on 22 April 2025, progressing to the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 30 May 2025 and published on 4 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in transport consulting services to engage in a large-scale project, fostering potential growth in consultancy roles. The project has already been awarded to Mott MacDonald Ltd, a large-scale supplier, highlighting the market's competitiveness. Businesses equipped to handle consultancy in transport systems and who have the capacity for international mobilisation stand to benefit from such contracts, which also bolster their profiles in the public procurement field.

## Notice

The Intercity Express Programme (IEP) Technical Advisors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0385c35-094a-47c5-bb91-a65ecf6b434f |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2025 - 23 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0385c35-094a-47c5-bb91-a65ecf6b434f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0385c35-094a-47c5-bb91-a65ecf6b434f
  4th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03b042cf-0295-4268-98c2-fd0c1175d9dd
  n/a

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