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title: "THRE0044 - Business Case Study"
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# THRE0044 - Business Case Study

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5d4a436-4a1d-4b64-9536-a17953c001b4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the THRE0044 - Business Case Study was led by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in England. This tender, classified under the transport systems consultancy services industry, aimed to provide specialist technical advice for oversight of another study. The total contract value was £450,000 with a contract period from 2nd September 2024 to 1st November 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete with the contract awarded to Mace Consult Limited, beginning on 13th September 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses skilled in rail systems and civil engineering, capable of delivering technical advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises are also eligible to participate, as the procurement is noted for its suitability for SMEs. With the focus on infrastructural improvements and technical advisory, companies with expertise in railway engineering, alignment studies, and related consultancy services would be well positioned to compete for similar future contracts, aiding in expanding their portfolio and acquiring contracts involving high-level transport consultancy.

## Notice

The Client invites proposals for the provision of specialist technical advice to support its oversight of the 'Business Case Study' examining ways to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR)-level benefits.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd1950c-b403-4430-b4b1-773d16eb0735 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 1 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | MACE CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 12:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd1950c-b403-4430-b4b1-773d16eb0735
- 3 Apr 2025 at 15:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd1950c-b403-4430-b4b1-773d16eb0735
- 6 Nov 2024 at 11:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd1950c-b403-4430-b4b1-773d16eb0735
- 13 Sep 2024 at 07:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd1950c-b403-4430-b4b1-773d16eb0735

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd1950c-b403-4430-b4b1-773d16eb0735
  13th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec9b76b5-ac4e-4b59-8062-dc0e84f9833c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d520aef-988f-46c7-a2fd-063567c019a2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49adef26-3a54-4216-96fc-45d610e64dbd
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4f86baa-ba6d-4afe-8d0a-082b516991bd
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fbb220c-fa8b-45ad-8af4-acd1c9f6ae5e
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