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title: "Provision of Consultancy to Support Industry Study for Train Operators"
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# Provision of Consultancy to Support Industry Study for Train Operators

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a1503db-3241-4163-935a-459fada62127

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Consultancy to Support Industry Study for Train Operators" in the consultancy services sector, specifically tailored for business analysis and management consultancy. This selective tender involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £1,550,000. The contract period commenced on 10th August 2020 and concluded on 30th October 2020. The delivery addresses included the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey.

This contract presents significant opportunities for consultancies that specialise in business analysis and management services, particularly those targeting the transportation industry. Companies with expertise in advising on exit arrangements from emergency agreements or those familiar with working alongside governmental departments could find this a fruitful area for growth. The previous supplier for this contract was L.E.K. Consulting LLP, showcasing that experienced partnerships may enhance competitive prospects in similar tenders.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking to appoint a delivery partner to advise and support in the development and consideration of exit arrangements for the of Emergency Measures Agreement (EMA) implemented with franchise train operators.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89be4041-6f4b-46c3-a562-44b2fa0566bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,550,000 |
| 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 | L.E.K. CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2020 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89be4041-6f4b-46c3-a562-44b2fa0566bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89be4041-6f4b-46c3-a562-44b2fa0566bf
  12th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca09c96c-28cd-4ca8-a6eb-f617355b0324
  Contract Order Form

## Notice URLs

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

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