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title: "Franchise Community Project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6a357c9-7ecd-41a8-baf0-590cc34ad613"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2019-07-24"
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# Franchise Community Project

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6a357c9-7ecd-41a8-baf0-590cc34ad613

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is initiating the 'Franchise Community Project', aimed at addressing the financial difficulties of the SWR business and exploring various recovery options. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 14th July 2019. The project falls under the Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services category (CPV code 73000000) and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key details about the procurement process have been provided in an early engagement notice published on 24th July 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial negotiations, consultancy, and financial advisory services. Companies that have expertise in managing complex commercial agreements and recovery strategies would be well-suited to compete. The project seeks one to two advisers for a Lead Commercial Negotiator role, making it an attractive opportunity for firms capable of providing comprehensive technical and strategic support within the transport sector.

## Notice

Project Kipling has been set up to identify and agree a recovery plan for the SWR business. It is intended to determine solutions to the current financial difficulties of the franchise, and a commercial agreement which delivers this including, if appropriate, consideration of commercial models such as mutual termination and direct award. The DfT is seeking to appoint one to two advisers to carry out a Lead Commercial Negotiator function which may include the management and co-ordincation of other advisers (procured under a separate work order). The Lead Commercial Negotiator working alongside the Client Team and other technical and commercial advisers, will provide technical and commercial support, analysis and strategic advice as part of the Department's negotiation of commercial issues and provisions within a particular Franchise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8d5868-b11d-4d52-97f1-7cd7b6424351 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2019 at 15:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8d5868-b11d-4d52-97f1-7cd7b6424351

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8d5868-b11d-4d52-97f1-7cd7b6424351
  24th July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd417ba2-99ee-490e-8f0b-3aa43226211f
  Award letter

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