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title: "TROP0077 - Financial Advisers for Intercity Express Programme and Thameslink"
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# TROP0077 - Financial Advisers for Intercity Express Programme and Thameslink

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-453c5528-4f25-4d7d-b47e-01427e578ae7

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for financial consultancy services with a total value not exceeding £375,000 (excluding VAT) to Amberside Advisors Ltd. This contract, titled "TROP0077 - Financial Advisers for Intercity Express Programme and Thameslink," falls under the industry category of financial consultancy. The procurement process was completed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 4th July 2023 and the contract duration from 24th July 2023 to 23rd July 2026. The services will cover multiple regions, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This contract provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in financial consultancy to engage with a major governmental department, potentially leading to further projects and collaborations. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their involvement. Companies with experience in large-scale financial advisory roles will find this tender well-suited to their expertise, offering a platform for business growth and sector recognition.

## Notice

The total contract value for the initial term (2 years) plus any additional optional extension shall not exceed PS375,000 (excluding VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8c997a-d39c-433c-a152-7065da8c2996 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2023 - 23 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | AMBERSIDE ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 07:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8c997a-d39c-433c-a152-7065da8c2996
- 24 Jul 2023 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8c997a-d39c-433c-a152-7065da8c2996

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8c997a-d39c-433c-a152-7065da8c2996
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbf29e94-1750-48ea-af56-2f1413533abc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da49f496-4e59-4d78-b85a-9567eee30f5e
  n/a

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