Technical Adviser Services for Intercity West Coast Rail Franchise Competition
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE · Awarded contract
AwardedTechnical Adviser Services for Intercity West Coast Rail Franchise Competition
Awarded 23 Mar 2015
Awarded23 Mar 2015
Value£287,553.30
SupplierAtkins Ltd.
AgencyCROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
RegionNorth West
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 9y 8mo ago2y term
Awarded 23 Mar 2015Expired 23 Mar 2017
About
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE awarded a contract to Atkins Ltd.
for technical adviser services supporting the Department for Transport's Rail Franchising Directorate in the Intercity West Coast Franchise Competition.
The contract, valued at AUD 287,553.3, involved providing operational, financial, and economic advice to support specification development, procurement activity, and preparation of business case documentation for the next tranche of rail franchises.
The adviser worked in close collaboration with incumbent Train Operating Companies and suppliers to enable an effective, value-for-money franchising programme.
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