--- title: "Commercial Expertise for Crossrail" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7558827c-0336-4659-8837-c8d582bb3aa8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7558827c-0336-4659-8837-c8d582bb3aa8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7558827c-0336-4659-8837-c8d582bb3aa8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7558827c-0336-4659-8837-c8d582bb3aa8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2017-04-21" --- # Commercial Expertise for Crossrail Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7558827c-0336-4659-8837-c8d582bb3aa8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7558827c-0336-4659-8837-c8d582bb3aa8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7558827c-0336-4659-8837-c8d582bb3aa8.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport is currently facilitating a tender process for a contract titled "Commercial Expertise for Crossrail." This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy category and is taking place in London, United Kingdom. The tender aims to develop a business plan for a new government company leveraging the Crossrail brand internationally. The submission deadline for bids is 24th April 2017, with the contract period expected to commence on 2nd May 2017 and run until 3rd November 2017. Interested parties are advised to contact the department's representatives for clarification and must notify the department of their intent to bid by the same deadline. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in market strategy, business planning, and resource management. Firms capable of providing comprehensive support in creating marketing approaches, pricing strategies, and KPI development would excel in this competition. Given the focus on leveraging the Crossrail brand, SMEs and organisations with a strong background in joint ventures may find this opportunity well-suited for their growth and expansion into international markets. ## Notice This contract will be for the provision of advice and expertise as we take forward the potential creation of a new Government company to leverage the Crossrail brand internationally. The Department for Transport has prepared a first draft of a business plan, which it is planned will be developed into a detailed working plan for the creation of the proposed new business. We are seeking capability to support this work in the creation of the company which will involve:- Building the detailed working plan for the creation of the proposed new business should include but not be exclusively * Business and marketing approach; * Market strategy; * Resource plan, including retention and incentive; * Opportunities and markets; * Pricing and charging approach; * Timeline and KPIs; and * Approach towards joint ventures, including as a means of bringing the wider UK supply chain into international opportunities. Close working with both the Department and Crossrail Ltd. will be required. Additional information: The documents provided form the basis of this competition. This includes the statement of requirement, the general terms and conditions of contract for services, the supplementary condition provided separately and the instructions for tendering. Please read all of the documents provided and consider if you wish to submit a formal bid. If you have any questions or matters of clarification then please contact Andrew.Mack@dft.gsi.gov.uk before 5pm on 20th April 2017. If you intend to submit a formal bid - please notify Andrew using the details provided no later than 5pm on 20th April. We will only notify those confirming an intention to bid of the full tender submission process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f0dc501-067c-4f8d-9d9c-4dd84189138d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2017 - 3 Nov 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2017 at 18:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f0dc501-067c-4f8d-9d9c-4dd84189138d - 12 Apr 2017 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f0dc501-067c-4f8d-9d9c-4dd84189138d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f0dc501-067c-4f8d-9d9c-4dd84189138d 21st April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c19cf951-49ce-4b00-b1b8-b364de4f4492 Commercial Expertise for Crossrail Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6954eb0e-11a2-4ea4-b55e-bdd32d9bf49f Department for Transport General Conditions of Contract for Services - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fd359da-48c2-4234-a240-92e230163fdd Supplementary Condition (Intermediaries Legislation 2017) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/207e693f-2b89-4ce1-a613-5df7d355ef5d Instructions For Tenderers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4b8071e-aed0-41c5-827e-f434a74e13fc General Conditions of Contract for Services (Updated) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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