Research and Advisory Services on the Future of Rail Franchising
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch and Advisory Services on the Future of Rail Franchising
Awarded 12 Jul 2017
Awarded12 Jul 2017
Value£26,720.00
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
RegionLondon
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 9y 1mo ago3mo term
Awarded 12 July 2017Expired 29 Sept 2017
About
The Department for Transport awarded a contract to Campaign for Better Transport Charitable Trust for research and advisory work to build the evidence base on franchising and identify areas for improvement and larger-scale reform.
The work was structured in two parts: part one examined financial, commercial, and political pressures on franchising, and part two focused on furthering environmental, social, and economic objectives within the franchising model.
The contract value was £26,720.
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