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title: "Delivery Partner for Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas Scheme"
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# Delivery Partner for Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas Scheme

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e47dff1-ac4e-4371-bc53-9c77f45df5e3

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Delivery Partner for Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas Scheme." This tender falls under the transport systems consultancy services category and was located in England. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 13th June 2021, and the award was made to Ernst & Young LLP on 4th July 2021, with a contract value of £575,000 set to run from 5th July 2021 to 31st March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in zero-emission technologies and regional transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the focus on innovative solutions in this growing industry. Collaborating with or finding partnerships with larger firms could further enhance capabilities to engage in similar projects as the demand for sustainable transport solutions increases.

## Notice

To secure a delivery partner organisation to advise the DfT and support ZEBRA stakeholders in the preparation and evaluation of Full Business Cases for the Zero Emission Buses Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e2c676-e8b0-41ce-b538-a3ba4d39daa1 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £575,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £575,000 |
| 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

- 25 Aug 2021 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e2c676-e8b0-41ce-b538-a3ba4d39daa1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e2c676-e8b0-41ce-b538-a3ba4d39daa1
  25th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbb63ef8-1ddc-4668-9399-72ae7223ac8f
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