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title: "Rail Technical Advice"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2023-06-01"
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# Rail Technical Advice

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d6ebe95-60a6-4c25-b508-b4eb3b6cfdf5

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has recently awarded a contract for Rail Technical Advice through a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £525,000, with a contract period from 7th March 2023 to 29th February 2024. The supplier is Rail People Solutions Limited. This opportunity falls under the services category of transport systems consultancy. The tender took place with a tender period ending on 22nd February 2023.

This contract presents a growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the rail and transport consultancy sector. Businesses with experience in providing technical advice within the rail industry are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. DfTc is the buying organisation based in London, England. The contract's location covers various regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract stage is currently in the award phase, signifying an active opportunity for interested businesses.

## Notice

Rail technical advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a32d564-5de7-4c0a-9cec-786bed903d5f |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £525,000 |
| 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 | RAIL PEOPLE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2023 at 12:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a32d564-5de7-4c0a-9cec-786bed903d5f
- 20 Apr 2023 at 09:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a32d564-5de7-4c0a-9cec-786bed903d5f
- 2 Mar 2023 at 19:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a32d564-5de7-4c0a-9cec-786bed903d5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a32d564-5de7-4c0a-9cec-786bed903d5f
  1st June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/523bb792-06dc-40f3-a55c-3f00ab779299
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55c05bc5-1244-40ef-b7ce-05f1ed171372
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c87d609c-26d7-4455-b9f4-e2bc2d7a8434
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