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title: "Rail Sustainability Conference"
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# Rail Sustainability Conference

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46871bee-159f-4d84-b1f2-e67b0cdb123a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Rail Sustainability Conference" was conducted by The Department for Transport, located in London, England. This contract falls within the education and training services industry category and has a contract value of £55,000. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the tender period concluding on 14th February 2017 and the contract period lasting from 16th March 2017 to 26th March 2017. The procurement method used was a direct award.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in educational and training services related to the rail industry. Companies capable of facilitating collaboration between Train Operating Companies and Network Rail are particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on sustainability in rail operations suggests that providers with innovative solutions in training and consultancy could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and contribute to long-term improvements in the rail system.

## Notice

The aim is to empower collaboration and action between the Train Operating Companies and Network Rail for the long-term benefit of the railways sytem.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16054b99-6743-4996-aee4-428a70d84914 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2017 - 26 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2017 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16054b99-6743-4996-aee4-428a70d84914

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16054b99-6743-4996-aee4-428a70d84914
  21st April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b6b9f51-b1f1-47f2-a6ee-4c2ec80fb4e0
  Award Letter

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