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title: "THRE0027 Specialist Technical Advisor Rail"
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# THRE0027 Specialist Technical Advisor Rail

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edf224ce-870e-459e-904a-c4a40af1ffb8

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) located at 33 Horseferry Road, London, has concluded the procurement process for the tender titled "THRE0027 Specialist Technical Advisor Rail" under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services. The tender process, under the "Other - Direct Award from Framework" method, resulted in the award of the contract to APS Partnership, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Workington, Cumbria. The contract, valued at GBP 438,452, commenced on 1st April 2024 and will run until 31st March 2026. The contract award was published on 12th April 2024.

This contract presents considerable growth opportunities for SMEs specialised in business analysis consultancy services, especially those capable of providing technical advisory services in the rail sector. Winning such contracts can significantly bolster the reputations of these enterprises and lead to additional partnerships and contracts with other public sector bodies. APS Partnership, as the awarded supplier, showcases the potential for SMEs to engage in high-value contracts, highlighting the importance of being part of framework agreements to streamline the procurement process. This procurement emphasizes the opportunity for skilled consultants in transport and infrastructure projects, offering a stable work period and financial growth.

## Notice

Contract Extension Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eefdf08-204d-424d-bd91-1a2744a9ac70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award from Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £438,452 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £657,678 |
| 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 | APS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 08:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eefdf08-204d-424d-bd91-1a2744a9ac70
- 12 Apr 2024 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eefdf08-204d-424d-bd91-1a2744a9ac70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eefdf08-204d-424d-bd91-1a2744a9ac70
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2dca6869-8d40-48ca-a7d3-a0d19b179e35
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29ad87dd-7c7e-4a55-ba07-e7f93f334b28
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