THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT · Awarded contract
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Provision of Rail Franchising and Contract Management Consultancy to the Department for Transport

Awarded 15 Jun 2020

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Awarded15 Jun 2020
Value£123,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 5y 10mo ago7mo term
Awarded 15 June 2020Expired 6 Jan 2021

The Department for Transport awarded a contract to APS Partnership Limited for commercial expertise and support in procurement, contract administration, and contract management, with in-depth knowledge of the rail industry, especially franchising and the wider transport sector.

The contract, valued at £123,000, was extended from 20 January to 31 March 2021 to allow for a handover period and knowledge transfer while new permanent starters were being recruited.

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