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title: "THRE0001 Operator of Last Resort Technical and Commercial Advisors"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# THRE0001 Operator of Last Resort Technical and Commercial Advisors

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fc23e8a-5296-4ba8-985c-40242bb20597

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist technical and commercial advisors to support its Operator of Last Resort (OLR) capability. The contract has a total value of £19,500,000 and was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from December 18, 2023, to December 18, 2026, with the tender period closing on October 2, 2023. The buying organisation is DfTc - Department for Transport based in London, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in executive services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete as the contract specifically highlights their suitability. Businesses located in the UK and other listed regions can participate in this procurement process. The awarded contract involves multiple suppliers, including APS Partnership Limited, Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, Costain Limited, Taylor Airey Limited, The Hub - Transport Advisory Limited, AtkinsRéalis, and Northstar Consultancy Limited.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) is awarding specialist technical and commercial advisors for due diligence and mobilisation of passenger rail operations to support the Department in maintaining its Operator of Last Resort (OLR) capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911528d5-10d0-4e93-8f3f-db0539a41020 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,500,000 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | APS PARTNERSHIP; ATKINSRÉALIS; COSTAIN; NORTHSTAR CONSULTANCY; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; TAYLOR AIREY; THE HUB - TRANSPORT ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 13:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911528d5-10d0-4e93-8f3f-db0539a41020
- 12 Dec 2023 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911528d5-10d0-4e93-8f3f-db0539a41020

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911528d5-10d0-4e93-8f3f-db0539a41020
  21st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b448bdd-bd8c-41ef-942d-762514d64019
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17f47242-adad-44b6-90b5-0525376f2dac
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60afbc12-c320-410d-9b09-f0fbec300b0d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/636a7c80-f335-46a5-8e5b-88da66c633ce
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a8fdd63-0342-4e8b-9140-73f0f86e4daf
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd9017c9-2ba7-4163-90d9-be22fa27b6b0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf86909c-04f5-43be-9f24-e2477b65b4c7
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