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title: "Consultancy in support of the DfT TfL Relationship"
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# Consultancy in support of the DfT TfL Relationship

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76ea786f-b968-429d-b064-356d614a3873

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) in London has recently completed a procurement process for a consultancy titled "Consultancy in support of the DfT TfL Relationship," which began with a tender period that ended on 4th July 2021. The contract, valued at £4 million, aims to provide specialised financial, commercial, and technical advice to assist Transport for London (TfL) in overcoming the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and to negotiate funding agreements. The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract commenced on 9th August 2021, set to continue until 8th August 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in financial advisory services, commercial negotiations, and public sector operations. Businesses classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, benefiting from the potential for future contracts as TfL navigates its post-pandemic recovery and sustainability efforts. Firms that can demonstrate relevant experience and innovative solutions in transport finance are likely to attract interest in similar future procurements.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT), seeks external advisory support (the Supplier) to provide it with complex and highly specialised financial, commercial and technical advice to help understand and address the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Transport for London's (TfL) operations and financial standing. Further, the Supplier will assist with the implementation and future negotiation of extraordinary funding and financing agreements between the Secretary of State for Transport (SoS) and TfL to support TfL's post pandemic recovery and transition to financial sustainability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac114658-2748-4e28-adc6-b6012b3edb0c |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac114658-2748-4e28-adc6-b6012b3edb0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac114658-2748-4e28-adc6-b6012b3edb0c
  17th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50036e4c-b8b5-41a6-980c-50606f792889
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