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
Date signed
30 October 2025
Contract dates
- 30 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not Proportionate
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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
Contract 1
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