--- title: "Commercial Expertise for Crossrail" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4162c8dc-3324-4ebe-a856-72a93d58d31e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4162c8dc-3324-4ebe-a856-72a93d58d31e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4162c8dc-3324-4ebe-a856-72a93d58d31e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4162c8dc-3324-4ebe-a856-72a93d58d31e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2018-01-23" --- # Commercial Expertise for Crossrail Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4162c8dc-3324-4ebe-a856-72a93d58d31e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4162c8dc-3324-4ebe-a856-72a93d58d31e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4162c8dc-3324-4ebe-a856-72a93d58d31e.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport is initiating the procurement process for "Commercial Expertise for Crossrail," which falls under the category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement milestone set for 23rd February 2018. This process aims to secure leadership support and expertise for leveraging the Crossrail brand internationally and requires a commitment of approximately six months, although it is not expected to be full-time. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest as the formal procurement process is expected to begin in the week commencing 10th April 2017. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in business consultancy and related services, particularly those with experience in international brand development and transportation sectors. Companies looking to expand their clientele in the public sector, particularly those that can offer project leadership and strategic planning, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Department for Transport could also enhance visibility within the industry and establish valuable contacts for future procurement opportunities. ## Notice We will be seeking leadership support and expertise to take forward activity aimed at leveraging the Crossrail brand internationally. The Department has prepared a first draft of a business plan which is now ready to be developed into a detailed working plan for the creation of the proposed new business. This work will require an appropriate level of commitment for a period of approximately 6 months. It is not envisaged that it will require full-time commitment. All interested parties may register an interest in this role. The aim is to begin a formal procurement process shortly - possibly in the week commencing 10th April 2017 and you are advised to follow developments via Contracts Finder and the reference provided. Additional information: Please note : this is a notice of the Department's intention to procure. It does not represent a call for competition or indeed infer any commitment to procure. You may submit an expression of interest but the Department does not undertake to respond to it and any response will not infer any intentions in respect of the procurement process. Interested parties should refer to this portal for any updates. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e84c75-723b-4f3e-b657-9546c3f8b87f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2018 at 19:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e84c75-723b-4f3e-b657-9546c3f8b87f - 7 Apr 2017 at 16:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ffc6bd1-0d92-460b-8c69-bbb5843b678e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e84c75-723b-4f3e-b657-9546c3f8b87f 23rd January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ffc6bd1-0d92-460b-8c69-bbb5843b678e 7th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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