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title: "TROP89-B08 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# TROP89-B08 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7416e23-760f-44e5-8ac5-8798250bcd95

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) as the contracting authority for the tender titled "TROP89-B08 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects." This opportunity falls under the financial consultancy services category, with a primary focus on supporting rail contracts and projects. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, offering a contract valued at £575,450. The award process is in the completed stage, with key dates including the contract period from 23 March 2026 to 11 August 2027. This tender covers services across multiple locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and mainland UK, among others.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services within the rail industry, particularly large-scale enterprises given the nature of the contract and its value. Ernst & Young LLP, a large organisation, has been awarded the contract, indicative of the scale of business well-suited for this opportunity. Companies that offer expertise in advising on financial matters related to rail projects and can navigate complex, multinational operational environments are ideal candidates for similar contracts in the future.

## 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/282e5b9d-9782-4037-8459-734eb0fea105 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 11 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £575,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £575,450 |
| 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

- 24 Mar 2026 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282e5b9d-9782-4037-8459-734eb0fea105

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282e5b9d-9782-4037-8459-734eb0fea105
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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