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title: "Strategic and Operational Delivery of Bus Industry Intervention"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# Strategic and Operational Delivery of Bus Industry Intervention

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-238e4188-d2ce-41c5-b186-d375fd040636

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Transport (DfTc) involves the "Strategic and Operational Delivery of Bus Industry Intervention", focusing on financial consultancy services within the transport sector. The contract, valued at £2,849,809, is geographically centred in London and follows a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 5th May 2026. The contract runs from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027, demonstrating a strategic move by the DfTc to enhance operational efficiencies in the bus industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large consultancy firms specialising in the transport industry to leverage their expertise in strategic operations and financial consultancy. With Ernst and Young LLP already securing this contract, businesses with a similar scale and capability to offer innovative solutions and consultancy services in the transport sector should consider such procurements as potential growth avenues. The participation in similar future opportunities could not only enhance business portfolios but also contribute to the advancement of public transport infrastructure and services.

## Notice

Strategic and Operational Delivery of Bus Industry Intervention

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cdb0f3a-797a-4175-91fc-48211db111b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,849,809 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,849,809 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cdb0f3a-797a-4175-91fc-48211db111b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cdb0f3a-797a-4175-91fc-48211db111b4
  5th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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