Scope
Reference
TLOT10204
Description
The Department for Transport is seeking to appoint ("Suppliers") to establish a group of experts with significant bus franchising expertise in specific areas of the field. The Expert Group members will be responsible for providing technical bus franchising expertise to support Local Authorities throughout the different stages of their bus franchising process. Advisory Group members will also support the DfT to develop and provide best practice through tools and templates and, increase capability and capacity of local transport authorities.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 2 April 2029
- 3 years, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 February 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
This procurement is hosted on our eSourcing portal.
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https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
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https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/67254969019BEA70BAA4
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Capability | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Cost | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Time constraint approaching procurement
Contracting authority
Department for Transport
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTC-5358-LTWZ
Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
United Kingdom
Email: andy.gowanlock@dft.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government