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title: "Technical Adviser Services for the Rail Franchising Programme - Intercity West Coast Franchise Competition for the DfT"
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# Technical Adviser Services for the Rail Franchising Programme - Intercity West Coast Franchise Competition for the DfT

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-444fea2c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, tendering for "Technical Adviser Services for the Rail Franchising Programme - Intercity West Coast Franchise Competition for the DfT". This project falls under the transport services industry category, with a significant contract value of £287,553.30. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 23rd March 2015 to 23rd March 2017. The requirement for submissions closed on 6th February 2015, and delivery addresses include locations in the North West and London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in operational, financial, and economic advice related to the rail industry. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in developing high-quality business case documentation and have experience in working collaboratively with Train Operating Companies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance business visibility and foster growth within the competitive transport services sector.

## Notice

The Department for Transport's Rail Franchising Directorate is responsible for the design and procurement of new and replacement rail franchise services on the national rail network for which it is the franchising authority. This specification defines the requirements for specialist technical advisers to provide advice the authority in respect of the next tranche of rail franchises to be let. The overall aim of the contract is to provide advice to the Authority to enable the delivery of an effective, value for money Franchising Programme in an efficient and robust manner, working in close collaboration with incumbent Train Operating Companies (TOCs), and suppliers. The Technical Adviser role is of strategic importance to the Department for its franchising programme. The adviser appointed will be integral to the successful delivery of this assignment. The Department seeks to secure a technical team to provide operational, financial and economic advice to support specification development, procurement activity and expertise in the preparation of high quality business case documentation. The Department will have a financial adviser in place as primary financial lead.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9e8a1a-f77c-4727-8c12-eb4c974da2fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2015 - 23 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £287,553 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £287,553 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9e8a1a-f77c-4727-8c12-eb4c974da2fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9e8a1a-f77c-4727-8c12-eb4c974da2fb
  27th March 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5c1d779-c6ea-48ed-ac2f-cdf28900f7b6
  Award Letter

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