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title: "TROP89-C08 - Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# TROP89-C08 - Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93ae8e1a-b03e-4b7f-8b5b-5c23b77431e7

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has completed the procurement process titled "TROP89-C08 - Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects" within the financial consultancy services category. This process involved selecting a supplier through a call-off from a framework agreement, with active awarding reported on 20th November 2025. The contract, valued at £55,000, will be carried out between 8th December 2025 and 11th August 2027 across multiple locations including the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands. The buying organisation, located in London, acted as the contracting authority for this selective procurement aimed at enhancing rail contracts and projects.

This award presents significant opportunities for large-scale companies experienced in financial consultancy within the transportation sector. Professional advisory firms capable of navigating complex rail project dynamics stand to benefit from involvement with governmental infrastructure initiatives. Although not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, this contract could bolster market presence and further strategic partnerships with public entities like the Department for Transport, potentially leading to future engagements in similar high-stakes consultancy roles. Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP has been identified as the supplier, exemplifying the calibre of service providers awarded this contract.

## 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/af076679-2658-49fd-b7db-84a37a059b78 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 11 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 UK ADVISORY & TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 14:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af076679-2658-49fd-b7db-84a37a059b78
- 27 Nov 2025 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af076679-2658-49fd-b7db-84a37a059b78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af076679-2658-49fd-b7db-84a37a059b78
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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