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title: "Technical Advisors to support Franchises and bespoke projects Work Package 2 Coordination and Planning ERMAs VARIATION"
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# Technical Advisors to support Franchises and bespoke projects Work Package 2 Coordination and Planning ERMAs VARIATION

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aa13a7b-4c73-4499-a02b-67b686861053

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for Technical Advisors to support Franchises and bespoke projects Work Package 2 Coordination and Planning under the STARTwo Framework. The contract, valued at £1,600,322 GBP, was awarded to Arup. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on December 1, 2020, and ended on September 30, 2022. The tender closed on November 17, 2020.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses to engage in executive services within the transport sector. Businesses specialising in providing technical advisory services for franchises and bespoke projects would be well-suited to compete. The Department for Transport aims to support projects under the umbrella agreement and is looking for established suppliers to contribute to the coordination and planning of these initiatives.

## Notice

Technical Advisors to support Franchises and bespoke projects Work Package 2 Coordination and Planning Team for all TOCs under ERMAs. Awarded under the STARTwo Framework TTWO0073 Umbrella Agreement. Contract extended by time and value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44052da-c373-4b49-beac-b2fd576085ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,322 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,600,322 |
| 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 | ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2023 at 17:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44052da-c373-4b49-beac-b2fd576085ac
- 7 Apr 2022 at 14:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44052da-c373-4b49-beac-b2fd576085ac
- 7 Apr 2022 at 14:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44052da-c373-4b49-beac-b2fd576085ac
- 17 Jan 2022 at 10:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44052da-c373-4b49-beac-b2fd576085ac
- 27 May 2021 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44052da-c373-4b49-beac-b2fd576085ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44052da-c373-4b49-beac-b2fd576085ac
  7th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20edc0d4-9b5d-4224-9f46-66f389f826ba
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