---
title: "Task Force Boards Consultancy Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec10"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH"
published: "2025-03-12"
---

# Task Force Boards Consultancy Support

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec10

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## Summary

Transport for the North, located in Manchester, UK, is currently in the tender stage for consultancy support to manage three new Task Force Boards. The tender, titled "Task Force Boards Consultancy Support," falls under the transport services and railway transport services categories. This procurement process is open and aims to provide an independent chair along with technical support for the new boards focused on train services and infrastructure investments across Northern England. The submission deadline is 7th April 2025, and the enquiry period ends on 21st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in transport and railway services. Firms that can provide robust technical support and demonstrate high capability in personnel and technical understanding, along with a clear approach to decarbonisation, will be well-positioned to succeed. The contract is valued at £100,000 to £120,000 and will run from 13th April 2025 to 31st March 2026, providing substantial business growth potential for the winning bidder.

## Notice

Transport for the North is seeking consultancy support to provide an independent chair and technical support to service three new Task Force Boards being established across the North of England to bring together decisions on train services and infrastructure investment into a single forum with a regional focus. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Transport-services-%28excl.-Waste-transport%29./X6ZTW4ZR26 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X6ZTW4ZR26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008950-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008950-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008950-2025
  12th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X6ZTW4ZR26
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Transport-services-%28excl.-Waste-transport%29./X6ZTW4ZR26
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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