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title: "RAIL FARES POLICY ADVISOR"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7c8d824-344d-45be-848c-d7055d4787df"
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# RAIL FARES POLICY ADVISOR

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7c8d824-344d-45be-848c-d7055d4787df

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport, which is based in London, United Kingdom. This tender, titled "RAIL FARES POLICY ADVISOR," falls under the research and development services and consultancy services category. The procurement was conducted as a selective process, with a contract awarded for a total amount of £97,500. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2018 and extends until 30th November 2018. It is crucial to note that the tender period closed on 23rd January 2018.

This contract offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transport economics, public policy, and ticketing strategies. Businesses with expertise in fare simplification and strategy development, particularly those with experience working with governmental bodies, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging with the Department for Transport can help these firms expand their portfolios and establish a strong foothold in the public sector consultancy market.

## Notice

consultancy support for a minimum of a 3 month, and up to 6 month, period to progress (a) BML fares simplification (first 3 months) and (b) development of a fares strategy (subsequent 6 months). The Consultant will also provide support to the Head of Rail Fares and Ticketing Policy in developing the Department's approach on a range of fares policy issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566b09bb-9945-497e-8cdd-4d35ffdad3e6 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,500 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PILLAR STRATEGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2018 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566b09bb-9945-497e-8cdd-4d35ffdad3e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566b09bb-9945-497e-8cdd-4d35ffdad3e6
  7th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3170f8db-38ea-44f4-9f7a-1fc309b10e9e
  AWARD LETTER

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