--- title: "CCCC17A02 - Provision of Consultancy for the Project on Upfront Payments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9db20f2-bda0-4632-a6f4-1bbac164dc4c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9db20f2-bda0-4632-a6f4-1bbac164dc4c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9db20f2-bda0-4632-a6f4-1bbac164dc4c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9db20f2-bda0-4632-a6f4-1bbac164dc4c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-02-02" --- # CCCC17A02 - Provision of Consultancy for the Project on Upfront Payments Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9db20f2-bda0-4632-a6f4-1bbac164dc4c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9db20f2-bda0-4632-a6f4-1bbac164dc4c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9db20f2-bda0-4632-a6f4-1bbac164dc4c.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is seeking consultancy services for its project on upfront payments related to UK rail franchises, titled "CCCC17A02 - Provision of Consultancy for the Project on Upfront Payments." This tender falls within the financial consultancy services industry. It is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 2nd February 2017. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 20th February 2017 and conclude on 17th April 2017. Interested providers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite to participate in this procurement process. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those with experience in rail franchise competitions and the intricacies of commercial propositions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply. Companies that can demonstrate robust analytical skills and an ability to deliver quality insights quickly will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this project. ## 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. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62325bb8-2291-427f-9f45-6c9e834d4f84 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2017 - 17 Apr 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2017 at 10:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62325bb8-2291-427f-9f45-6c9e834d4f84 - 19 Jan 2017 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62325bb8-2291-427f-9f45-6c9e834d4f84 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62325bb8-2291-427f-9f45-6c9e834d4f84 2nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84d3b995-6211-4ece-9468-b6f6f556e2b0 Appendix A - Terms of Participation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de91e099-7571-4aa2-83d5-4b16718a486f Appendix B - Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6865370c-7079-4e76-925f-8053b9ffeb7a Appendix C - Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9eb4811e-6d80-455d-9e75-a7a8d4587bd9 Appendix D - Response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92527649-20f7-46fa-8903-eedb926f71db Appendix E - Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75ed82e6-d1da-43d7-8255-b3d121ee1602 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e2e966b-e3bb-4833-bf37-6851ef152461 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part B - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fcd5e8a-50d0-49f4-9253-51a880946ef5 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5eb152ca-9dfb-4fd7-8751-f53c2d6ee090 Contracts Finder Advertisement ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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