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title: "Programme Support Office"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a6c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH"
published: "2021-03-10"
---

# Programme Support Office

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a6c

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## Summary

Transport for the North is currently modifying its existing Programme Support Office contract with Mace, intending to increase the contract value from £4,620,000 to £5,653,907.50. This solicitation falls under the business and management consultancy sector, specifically involving project controls and management services for the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme. The modification process is set to commence following a 10-day notice period, starting from the announcement of this update on 10 March 2021. The notice pertains to the existing call-off contract RM6008, established under the Management Consultancy Framework by Crown Commercial Services, located at 4 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those involved in project management and related fields. Companies that offer expertise in large-scale public transportation projects or have a track record in managing complex contracts will be well-positioned to compete. This modification indicates ongoing investment and activity in transport projects, allowing businesses to align their capabilities with the strategic needs of Transport for the North, potentially leading to future collaborations and increased revenue streams.

## Notice

Transport for the North is placing this transparency notice to inform economic operators of its intention to modify its existing Programme Support Office contract with Mace in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). The Programme Support Office contract provides Project Controls, Project Management and Commercial Management services for Transport for the North's Northern Powerhouse Rail programme. The modification will increase the value of the Programme Support contract value contract from PS4,620,000 to PS5,653,907.50. This modification will take place following a period of 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004859-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 16:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004859-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://transportforthenorth.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=575920689

## Provenance

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