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title: "Sheffield Tram-Train Review"
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# Sheffield Tram-Train Review

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f079704d-62cb-489b-9c74-ef7cac27164a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Sheffield Tram-Train Review" was conducted by the Department of Transport, aiming to undertake an independent review of the Sheffield Tram-Train project, which has faced significant cost overruns and delays. The tender, classified under research and development consultancy services, employed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 28 June 2018, with the resulting contract commencement on 9 July 2018 and due to be completed by 20 August 2018. The total value of the consultancy contract awarded was £30,000.

This tender creates opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in transport projects or public sector reviews. Businesses that excel in research, development, and strategic evaluation would find this project particularly suitable, enabling them to leverage their skills in delivering insights and recommendations that could inform future transport initiatives in the UK. Potential competitors should have a strong background in managing complex transport studies and the capability to provide independent assessments.

## Notice

An independent review of the Sheffield Tram-Train project was requested of DFT officials the 15 December 2017 Public Accounts Committee report into the project following the 4 July 2017 investigation published by the National Audit Office. The project has seem a cumulative increase in costs of over 400% to PS75.1 million against the original budget of PS15 million agreed in May 2012. It has also experienced a delay of 2.5 years. As a pilot project with the purpose of testing the issues, costs and opportunities of introducing the tram-train concept to the UK, the PAC asked DFT and Network Rail officials what long-term strategic lessons have been learnt from this. Procurement of consultancy is required to meet this recommendation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc70005d-0721-47e1-a315-65117b0a65a3 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2018 - 20 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CPC PROJECT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2018 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc70005d-0721-47e1-a315-65117b0a65a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc70005d-0721-47e1-a315-65117b0a65a3
  19th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3721cc0f-4988-41e8-b1a9-d23491be9369
  Award Letter

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