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title: "RECRUITMENT OF CHAIR FOR EAST WEST RAIL"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34628497-8f20-4039-8353-6b45994cc575"
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# RECRUITMENT OF CHAIR FOR EAST WEST RAIL

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34628497-8f20-4039-8353-6b45994cc575

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## Summary

The procurement process for the recruitment of a Chair for East West Rail was undertaken by The Department for Transport, with a contract value of £40,000. This tender is categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, and the award was formally announced on 1st December 2020. The contract period commenced on 11th September 2020 and is set to conclude on 7th March 2021, with all activities based in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and recruitment services, particularly those classified as SMEs. The open procurement method allows various companies, regardless of their size, to compete. Businesses with experience in governance, strategic leadership, and sector-specific knowledge will be well poised to benefit from similar contracts in the public sector, fostering growth through successful bids and collaborations with government entities.

## Notice

RECRUITMENT OF CHAIR FOR EAST WEST RAIL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219f9722-9a0f-4d64-a4e3-717640fea646 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2020 - 7 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | THE 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 | CANDENCE PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219f9722-9a0f-4d64-a4e3-717640fea646

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219f9722-9a0f-4d64-a4e3-717640fea646
  1st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e9cad71-20b6-4f58-86ea-de7b8b611754

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