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title: "PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY FOR PROJECT ALPHABET"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8427ad9e-8312-4127-a273-62e1da0d1510"
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buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2020-12-07"
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# PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY FOR PROJECT ALPHABET

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8427ad9e-8312-4127-a273-62e1da0d1510

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of consultancy for Project Alphabet, initiated by The Department for Transport in London, England. This contract falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services category and has a total value of £250,000, with a minimum value of £200,000. The procurement method used was a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 21 May 2019 to 31 May 2020. The award for this contract was published on 7 December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in research and development services. Businesses that have expertise in delivering high-level consultancy projects within the public sector will be well-suited to compete. Given the scale and complexity of the project, larger consultancy firms may find this an ideal occasion to expand their footprint, although proven capacity and past performance are crucial for any bidding organisation.

## Notice

PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY FOR PROJECT ALPHABET Additional information: Contract previously un-published and has expired. Published now for completeness purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f1ff83-d2ea-4ff2-9d7a-e8b7efec3823 |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2019 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f1ff83-d2ea-4ff2-9d7a-e8b7efec3823

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f1ff83-d2ea-4ff2-9d7a-e8b7efec3823
  7th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82ae3e1d-db46-4e99-a2f2-38df9caeb53f

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