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title: "TROO0462 Assurance Review - Transpennine Route Upgrade & Northumberland Line"
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# TROO0462 Assurance Review - Transpennine Route Upgrade & Northumberland Line

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b277020-b1ec-4032-baa6-dde5932b276c

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for an assurance review of the Transpennine Route Upgrade and the Northumberland Line. This contract, titled "TROO0462 Assurance Review - Transpennine Route Upgrade & Northumberland Line," falls under the auditing services industry category (CPV code 79212000). The procurement process was conducted as a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract, valued at £161,000, is set to commence on 20th December 2024 and conclude on 1st March 2025. It covers a broad range of geographic locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those well-versed in infrastructure projects. SMEs stand to benefit from this contract, with the DfTc explicitly highlighting its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. Given the comprehensive nature of the review, firms with prior experience in transport infrastructure and regulatory compliance will find this an excellent prospect for growth. The procurement process enables businesses to establish a notable relationship with a large-scale buying organisation like the Department for Transport, which could pave the way for future contracts and expanded service offerings.

## Notice

Contract Award - Assurance Review - Transpennine Route Upgrade & Northumberland Line

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83cb8f2-97d3-4612-affb-51d560d972b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,000 |
| 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 | STRAT-EDGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83cb8f2-97d3-4612-affb-51d560d972b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83cb8f2-97d3-4612-affb-51d560d972b3
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9e0069a-ad5e-4064-8846-06aa792de1a6
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