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title: "TROP89-C06 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# TROP89-C06 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81cfe44f-6f9e-42fc-8b05-4b5e89d99e92

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement, awarding a contract titled "TROP89-C06 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects." Targeting the financial consultancy services sector, this contract involves delivery across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The process transitioned from the tender stage to the award stage, with the contract being active from 22nd September 2025 to 11th August 2027. The final award value was £299,025 GBP, marking a key milestone completed on 26th September 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for large enterprises specialising in financial consultancy, despite being unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs. With the Department for Transport as the buying authority, firms with experience in rail contracts and international project management will find this tender particularly advantageous. The selective nature of the procurement process favours businesses already within established frameworks, facilitating streamlined access to opportunities in a niche industry. Whether looking to expand geographically or augment service offerings in governmental projects, this procurement illustrates the potential for establishing long-term partnerships within the dynamic rail infrastructure advisory sector.

## 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/cd8ade75-36fc-413c-a9c1-c1ff53040579 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 11 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £299,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,025 |
| 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 | GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 13:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd8ade75-36fc-413c-a9c1-c1ff53040579
- 26 Sep 2025 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd8ade75-36fc-413c-a9c1-c1ff53040579

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd8ade75-36fc-413c-a9c1-c1ff53040579
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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