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title: "Adviser for a Rail Franchise"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5dbdd829-372d-4750-9114-155e89055cb6"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Adviser for a Rail Franchise

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dbdd829-372d-4750-9114-155e89055cb6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, seeking consultancy services for financial advising related to a rail franchise, specifically titled "Adviser for a Rail Franchise." This contract falls under the industry category of financial management consultancy services with a total value of £98,550. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 11th December 2017 and extends until 10th December 2018. This tender is now complete, with the award published on 11th January 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in financial management services. Companies with expertise in advising on rail franchises or similar infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this domain. The established relationship between the Crown Commercial Service and suppliers such as Bramble Hub Limited suggests that businesses with proven track records and specialised knowledge could thrive in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Provision of Consultancy for Financial Adviser for Rail Franchise won by Bramble Hub

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010d3358-c63a-4f6f-9978-81e1eb19ea69 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2017 - 10 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,550 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAMBLE HUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2018 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010d3358-c63a-4f6f-9978-81e1eb19ea69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010d3358-c63a-4f6f-9978-81e1eb19ea69
  11th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fa45c95-43f4-4b04-bebf-78fa48c34566
  CCCC17B20- Award Letter V1.0 (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2c67c80-128b-4e41-ae3e-34ade54e5d6f
  CCCC17B20- Contract V1.0 (REDACTED)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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