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title: "TROP89-B06 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# TROP89-B06 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9acc6d22-4439-4f76-89f9-535db34039db

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed its procurement process for the tender titled "TROP89-B06 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects," classified under the CPV category for financial consultancy services. The process involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender was intended to support rail contracts and projects across various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom, the award was finalised with Ernst & Young LLP as the supplier. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2025 and is scheduled to run until 31st May 2026, with a total contract value of £148,600 GBP.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those capable of servicing large-scale contracts. While the procurement method was selective, hinting at an established framework, businesses that can leverage similar opportunities and engage in framework agreements might find growth potential in similar tenders. Large enterprises familiar with advisory roles in infrastructure or transport projects would be best placed to vie for such opportunities, as this aligns with their operational capabilities. Although it's not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, entities with substantial resources and expertise, like Ernst & Young LLP, can benefit from such high-value 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/70cd082b-8780-45b0-af43-8fbc32e6abda |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,600 |
| 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

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 11:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cd082b-8780-45b0-af43-8fbc32e6abda
- 12 Feb 2026 at 10:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cd082b-8780-45b0-af43-8fbc32e6abda
- 7 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cd082b-8780-45b0-af43-8fbc32e6abda
- 27 Nov 2025 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cd082b-8780-45b0-af43-8fbc32e6abda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cd082b-8780-45b0-af43-8fbc32e6abda
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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