Scope
Reference
TLOT3072
Description
The purpose of this procurement is to commission an external consultant to support the development of new and innovative Franchising Models and support the department with phase 1 of the Bus Franchising and Reform Pilot Programme.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 30 March 2026
- 5 months, 25 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Tender submission deadline
5 September 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techincal | All details in attachement 2 of ITT document |
Quality | 70% |
| Commercial | All details in attachement 2 of ITT document |
Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not conducted due to timescales
Contracting authority
Department for Transport
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTC-5358-LTWZ
Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
United Kingdom
Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government