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title: "Provision of Consultancy for the Project on Upfront Payments (\"Project PUP\")"
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# Provision of Consultancy for the Project on Upfront Payments ("Project PUP")

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea083ccd-ca2e-4ba0-8a8e-004e6a8b7de1

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking consultancy services for the "Provision of Consultancy for the Project on Upfront Payments (Project PUP)." This initiative falls under the financial consultancy services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with key dates including a contract period from 20th February 2017 to 17th April 2017, and the tender period closed on 3rd February 2017. The awarded contract is valued at £49,780 and aims to provide expertise on the implications of upfront payments in rail franchising.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those experienced in rail franchising and the complexities of commercial propositions. Companies that can deliver high-quality analysis under tight deadlines will be well-positioned to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this project may enhance their visibility and potential for future contracts within the transport sector.

## Notice

Under the current rail franchising model, bidders propose the franchise payments that they are willing to pay (or the subsidy they require) for each year of the franchise term. In return, the Department gives the winning bidder the right (and the obligation) to deliver the services specified in the Franchise Agreement. Advice is being sought on what options are available for requesting upfront payments for rail franchises and the impact such payments structures could have on the incentives of bidders, operators, taxpayers and passengers. Furthermore, the Department wishes to understand whether it should consider requesting upfront payments for different franchise structures it may tender in future. The Department for Transport are looking to secure excellent value for money and timely delivery for this Work Package. It is essential that the designated resources that the financial advisers deploy have the following skills and experience for this project: * Experience working on Rail franchise competitions, particularly considering how the structure of commercial propositions put forward by the Department influences bidder behaviour and franchise robustness; and, * The ability to produce, at short notice, high quality and robust analysis within the timelines set by the Project Team. Further details can be found within the full documentation attached to this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac9ac2c7-9f88-4d6e-9bd7-0619ec884d64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2017 - 17 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,780 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,780 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2017 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac9ac2c7-9f88-4d6e-9bd7-0619ec884d64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac9ac2c7-9f88-4d6e-9bd7-0619ec884d64
  19th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/984d54f9-7495-4714-af6e-366bc28462e3
  Letter of Appointment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de5575ee-bfe5-41eb-b2e0-de3ed31778e3
  Agreement Annexes

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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