---
title: "Technical Advice to DFTO Train Crew Industrial Relations workstream"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c31"
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buyer: "DFT OPERATOR LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-04"
---

# Technical Advice to DFTO Train Crew Industrial Relations workstream

Buyer: DFT OPERATOR LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c31

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## Summary

DFT Operator Limited, a public undertaking based in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of technical advice to the DFTO Train Crew Industrial Relations workstream. The contract was awarded under the procurement category of services, focusing on human resources management consultancy services. V A Rail Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Leigh on Sea, has been chosen as the supplier. The contract commenced on 4th June 2025 and will continue until 13th October 2025, with the contractual value being £147,000, excluding VAT. This procurement process follows a method categorised as below threshold - unknown under the legal basis provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the human resources management sector. Companies aiming to expand their market presence or establish themselves in the industrial relations landscape would find potential growth prospects through such engagements. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in train crew management and industrial relations, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, offering specialised insights and solutions to public undertakings like DFT Operator Limited.

## Notice

Technical Advice to DFTO national Train Crew Industrial Relations workstream

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029785-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2025 - 13 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £147,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFT OPERATOR LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | V A RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 10:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029785-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029785-2025
  4th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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