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title: "TROP89-C02 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2025-04-01"
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# TROP89-C02 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6149500-1bba-472b-8603-b603961d3519

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded the procurement process for "TROP89-C02 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects," focusing on financial consultancy services within the rail industry. This selective procurement method involved calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £187,500, was awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP and covers multiple regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender process ended on 9th October 2024, and the contract period runs from 10th October 2024 to 1st August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms in the financial consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in supporting rail contracts and projects. While SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this specific procurement, large-scale financial advisory firms are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth. Participating in such high-value contracts with a prestigious buyer like the DfTc could enhance business credibility and open doors for future engagements, fostering long-term sectoral growth and development.

## 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/a0bab4ef-87a9-4fa4-a439-9fa12ef60b9a |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2024 - 1 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,500 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE; ERNST & YOUNG; GRANT THORNTON; KPMG; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 10:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bab4ef-87a9-4fa4-a439-9fa12ef60b9a
- 17 Oct 2024 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bab4ef-87a9-4fa4-a439-9fa12ef60b9a
- 1 Oct 2024 at 09:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc4215c-7583-4fcf-bce2-565bff1e4710
- 6 Sep 2024 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc4215c-7583-4fcf-bce2-565bff1e4710

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bab4ef-87a9-4fa4-a439-9fa12ef60b9a
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc4215c-7583-4fcf-bce2-565bff1e4710
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82df8286-d2eb-48ef-9dce-2f1618e8415e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16df1c16-4e63-4ed7-8cd9-ea5af261cfee
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1f66de1-d9ab-4d5d-9c62-3197657a1965
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bc9c852-1f6d-4db9-a2f4-fa5d365a8bdb
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f869d9f-46c8-4c97-80d3-fa8f999d4369
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