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.
Contract 1. Support for Bus Franchising Pilots
Supplier
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 10 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Grant Thornton
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLQ-5161-PCVN
8 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7EA
United Kingdom
Email: publicsector.bids@uk.gt.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
Steer Davies & Gleave Limited
14-21 Rushworth Street, London, England, SE1 0RB
Contract 1. Support for Bus Franchising Pilots
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