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title: "TROP89-C01 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# TROP89-C01 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89ca1210-7156-411a-b79a-6316ec3b51e8

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract titled "TROP89-C01 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects," classified under financial consultancy services (CPV 66171000), with a focus on supporting rail contracts and projects. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract covers various locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Isle of Man, and internationally. The tender period concluded on 30th October 2024, with the contract spanning from 1st November 2024 to 11th August 2027, offering significant value at GBP 3,300,000. The procurement reached the award update stage on 21st April 2026, indicating the completion and activation of the contract.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those with experience in the transportation sector, including rail projects. The contract, awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP, a large entity, suggests that businesses with similar capabilities may find it valuable to engage in future framework agreements or related procurement processes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might not be directly suitable given the scale and specificity of the expertise required, but could explore subcontracting or partnership arrangements to tap into the benefits provided by such contracts.

## 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/2d40be32-a103-4089-95b0-40a7338e4837 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 11 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,300,000 |
| 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 | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 08:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d40be32-a103-4089-95b0-40a7338e4837
- 6 Nov 2024 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d40be32-a103-4089-95b0-40a7338e4837

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d40be32-a103-4089-95b0-40a7338e4837
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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