Scope
Description
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.
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Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 July 2025 to 1 April 2026
- Possible extension to 1 April 2027
- 1 year, 8 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
A optional 1 year extension has been built into the contract
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 June 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 June 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All bids must be submitted at https://www.delta-esourcing.com
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Context & Approach | Long criteria description |
Quality | 20% |
| Personnel Capability | Long criteria description |
Quality | 20% |
| Technical Capability | Long criteria description |
Quality | 20% |
| Price | Long criteria description |
Price | 20% |
| Presentation | Long criteria description |
Quality | 15% |
| Decarbonisation | Long criteria description |
Quality | 5% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/78M5873X98
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Contracting authority
Transport for the North
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQPZ-2866-ZTCV
Level 6, Town Hall Extension, Lloyd Street
Manchester
M2 5DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emily Molden
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government