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title: "TROP89-B01 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects"
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# TROP89-B01 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5992c1e-b219-4981-a44b-60f8b3f5b6be

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for financial consultancy services to support rail contracts and projects, titled "TROP89-B01 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects". This contract falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services (CPV code 66171000) and covers a broad geographical scope, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. The procurement was carried out using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant tender period concluded on 2nd October 2024, with the contract set to run from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2025. The procurement stage of this process is 'Award', with the final award made on 4th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for financial consultancy firms, particularly those experienced with large-scale infrastructure projects. Businesses such as large consultancy firms specializing in financial services for the transport sector stand to benefit from similar projects given their scale and complexity. Although this specific tender was not designated as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large organisations with a strong background in financial advisory for rail contracts could leverage such opportunities for growth. The awarded contract, valued at £211,400, was secured by Ernst & Young LLP, reflecting the high standards and expertise required for successful bids. Firms capable of delivering specialised financial advisory services could position themselves favourably for future tenders under similar frameworks.

## 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/93a2ccab-71fc-4fbb-a8bf-1bb3fa8fe803 |
| 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 | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £211,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £211,400 |
| 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

- 13 Dec 2024 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a2ccab-71fc-4fbb-a8bf-1bb3fa8fe803

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a2ccab-71fc-4fbb-a8bf-1bb3fa8fe803
  13th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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