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title: "Task Force Boards Consultancy Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051dff"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH"
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# Task Force Boards Consultancy Support

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051dff

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## Summary

Transport for the North is currently seeking consultancy services titled "Task Force Boards Consultancy Support". This procurement process, active as of 22 May 2025, is aimed at providing an independent chair and technical support for up to three new Task Force Boards across the North of England. These boards are tasked with centralising decisions on train services and infrastructure investment with a regional focus. The procurement method is open competition, indicating it is below the threshold. The industry's main category is services, specifically in transportation, excluding waste transport, and railway transport services. Interested bidders have until 16 June 2025, 12:00 PM GMT, to submit their proposals electronically via the Delta eSourcing platform. The enquiry period concludes on 6 June 2025, showcasing the urgency and prompt timelines required for participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in transport and infrastructure support services. Ideal contenders would possess strong capabilities in technical consultancy, particularly within the context of railway and regional transport networking, as well as experience in decarbonisation strategies and personnel management. With an estimated contract value of £100,000, this contract also allows for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively. The structured contract period from 13 July 2025 to 31 March 2026, with an option for a one-year renewal, provides a stable timeline for companies to grow their regional presence and expertise in this critical sector of the public infrastructure domain.

## Notice

TfN is seeking consultancy support to provide an independent chair and technical support to service up to 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./78M5873X98 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/78M5873X98

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A optional 1 year extension has been built into the contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024919-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 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

- 22 May 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024919-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024919-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/78M5873X98
  To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/78M5873X98

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Transport-services-%28excl.-Waste-transport%29./78M5873X98
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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