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title: "TROP0080 Rail Study"
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# TROP0080 Rail Study

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9610d0e0-3dc7-4674-a6c7-85d64d8a6d0f

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for the "TROP0080 Rail Study" to Ernst & Young LLP. The value of the contract is £2,200,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded after a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on April 21, 2023, and the contract period is from May 17, 2023, to December 29, 2023. The study falls under the main procurement category of services.

This rail study contract awarded by the DfTc presents business growth opportunities for firms in the transport systems consultancy services industry. Businesses with expertise in providing consultancy services related to transport systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The selective procurement method allows for targeted participation, emphasising the importance of specialised skills and knowledge within the industry category. The substantial contract value and the contract period extending until the end of 2023 provide a significant opportunity for business development and sustained engagement in this sector.

## Notice

Rail study.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fbf9a7a-34bf-4b7a-a556-2aa095d184f1 |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2023 - 29 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,200,000 |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 12:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fbf9a7a-34bf-4b7a-a556-2aa095d184f1
- 8 Jun 2023 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fbf9a7a-34bf-4b7a-a556-2aa095d184f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fbf9a7a-34bf-4b7a-a556-2aa095d184f1
  11th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56d71645-0b1e-4249-a888-7fde2621f529
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2304a50-0edd-4771-9c2c-39ea1a098b12
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