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title: "THRE0031A - Rail strategy and project delivery support"
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# THRE0031A - Rail strategy and project delivery support

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f61a8459-2769-43e2-94a3-3cce6db19403

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the "THRE0031A - Rail strategy and project delivery support" contract, aimed at providing advisory services for rail strategy and project delivery. This procurement falls into the transport systems consultancy services category, specifically classified under CPV code 71311200. It covers delivery locations including the United Kingdom, its territories, and internationally. The procurement was executed using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £5,408,000 GBP. The tender stage concluded on 10 May 2024, followed by the award on 24 May 2024. The contract period runs from 4 June 2024 to 2 June 2026, indicating a long-term engagement for those involved.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although the contract was ultimately awarded to large-scale suppliers, OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED and JACOBS U.K. LIMITED. Businesses specialising in transport consultancy and capable of operating across varied geographical areas would find this project suitable. The focus on rail strategy and project delivery suggests potential for firms with strong strategic planning and project management capabilities to play a key role, further enhancing their reputation and experience within large-scale infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Advisors for rail strategy and project delivery support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97446d4-96c8-4251-a495-d95cf253a3e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,408,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,408,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 14:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97446d4-96c8-4251-a495-d95cf253a3e4
- 27 May 2025 at 16:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97446d4-96c8-4251-a495-d95cf253a3e4
- 5 Jun 2024 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97446d4-96c8-4251-a495-d95cf253a3e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97446d4-96c8-4251-a495-d95cf253a3e4
  8th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bf7b8cd-7457-41a9-a209-42e0cbdf4032
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60e00a5d-fead-40b3-bf1d-a31771123e08
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cf085a7-e91f-4f2f-8ea0-b1d496666672
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