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title: "THRE0033 MRPA - Specialist Economic Advice"
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# THRE0033 MRPA - Specialist Economic Advice

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42f1db5e-a3a7-43d4-8e58-7603d20091fe

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded the contract titled "THRE0033 MRPA - Specialist Economic Advice" under the procurement category of systems and technical consultancy services. The contract is valued at £141,000 and employs a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract covers a wide geographic scope, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the award update on 14th April 2026, with the award published on 25th March 2024. The contract period is extended until 3rd March 2027, reflecting an initial start date of 4th March 2024.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in systems and technical consultancy services. SMEs are well-suited for this contract due to its suitability criteria. With the project location spanning multiple regions, companies with international capabilities could find significant growth potential in engaging with DfTc for consultancy and economic advice services. The contract's extension highlights continuing demand, offering a stable engagement for suitable suppliers like Rail People Solutions Ltd, the awarded SME, who might leverage this framework for further innovation and service development.

## Notice

Contract Extension of time only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82508834-de40-4fb4-b2ab-6a14b40b59db |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,000 |
| 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 | RAIL PEOPLE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82508834-de40-4fb4-b2ab-6a14b40b59db
- 11 Jul 2025 at 08:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82508834-de40-4fb4-b2ab-6a14b40b59db
- 25 Mar 2024 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82508834-de40-4fb4-b2ab-6a14b40b59db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82508834-de40-4fb4-b2ab-6a14b40b59db
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0330170-f7c1-43df-adec-232419a2472c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4a9758e-4864-43fe-990b-e56656604893
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92617a43-ef64-4937-94c1-337d58a204f2
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