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title: "TROP89-B05 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65a1f67d-1539-45b5-8b85-e8ba6c5692fe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# TROP89-B05 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65a1f67d-1539-45b5-8b85-e8ba6c5692fe

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Transport (DfTc), focuses on appointing Financial Advisors to support rail contracts and projects. This selective procurement process utilised a call-off from a framework agreement to award a contract valued at £419,505. The procurement falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services, identified by CPV code 66171000. This contract covers regions such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The tender, titled "TROP89-B05 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects," concluded its procurement stage, with the contract award dated 28th July 2025. The contract period extends from 30th June 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in advising on rail projects. While the contract was specifically awarded to a large entity, represented by Ernst & Young LLP, the procurement environment indicates opportunities for large and established firms that can provide comprehensive advisory services across multiple regions. Businesses with the capability to navigate complex rail contracts and projects will benefit from engaging in similar future procurement processes, which can facilitate business growth through high-value and multi-regional consultancy engagements.

## Notice

Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713c814f-2ac4-46ef-be80-efeb820f4024 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £419,505 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £419,505 |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713c814f-2ac4-46ef-be80-efeb820f4024
- 28 Jul 2025 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713c814f-2ac4-46ef-be80-efeb820f4024

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713c814f-2ac4-46ef-be80-efeb820f4024
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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