Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and Other Transport Systems Framework (STARThree)

Tender description

To support the Department’s commitment to increase the level of investment in transport, it requires access to specialist technical and commercial advisory support. The Framework will enable access to high quality, professionally qualified and experienced specialist third party advisory support for a range of service requirements which will also be accessible by other public sector entities (Clients) with the consent of DfT. The two-year term is extendable by two further periods each of 12 months at the discretion of the contracting authority. The values shown are for the full possible 4 year term. The Framework is split into two Lots. Lot 1 is split into five specialist categories A – E to meet the need for specialist technical and commercial advisory (consultancy) services. Consultants are graded as either Prime, Medium or Expert appointments. Lot 2 is for recruitment and sourcing of specialist staff. The estimated maximum portfolio value for Lot 1 (Category A - E) is £575,000,000.00. The estimated maximum portfolio value for Lot 2 (Category F) is £25,000,000.00 Lot 1A: Lot 1 Category A - Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice Category A – Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice Typical requirements identified by Rail and other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: General Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice General Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Research Strategic corporate planning and appraisal Business case support Benefits realisation support Control and Investment period advice and analysis Strategic planning and research Transport market reviews High level Rail and other Transport Mode Investment Strategy support Macro and micro-economic advice Remapping and Devolution studies Fare reviews and policy Ticketless travel and ticket retailing Revenue Protection Revenue Forecasting Modelling – revenue, fares and demand Package-specific bid evaluation support Social value Decarbonisation Lot 1B: Lot 1 Category B – Transport Operations and Performance Advice Category B – Transport Operations and Performance Advice Typical requirements identified by Rail and Other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: General Transport Operations and Performance Advice Rail and Other Transport Mode Operations and Performance Research Operational proposal package Operational management Timetabling, diagramming, rostering Staffing policy/strategy Industrial relations/Trade Unions/TUPE/pensions Network Rail operational interfaces Environment, sustainability and carbon reduction Management and business structure Operational mobilisation Operational safety Modal and inter-modal integration, interfaces and connectivity Passenger communication Passenger connectivity Passenger flow monitoring Accessibility Package-specific bid evaluation support Social value Decarbonisation Lot 1C: Lot 1 Category C – Commercial Advice for Transport Category C – Commercial Advice for Transport Typical requirements identified by Rail and Other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: General Commercial Advice for Transport Commercial Advice for Transport research Commercial risk analysis, adjustment and profiling Model structuring and development Revenue and incentivisation commercial advice Comparator modelling and associated business case support Commercial strategy development, delivery and assurance Contract Administration and Contract Management Estimating, cost planning, cost data analysis and benchmarking Package-specific bid evaluation support Business and commercial Model design Model analysis and testing of commercial models Commercial due diligence Supply Chain Mapping Project management commercial advice Social value Decarbonisation Lot 1D: Lot 1 Category D – Transport Infrastructure and Asset Advice Category D – Transport Infrastructure and Asset Advice Typical requirements identified by Rail and Other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: Transport Infrastructure, Rolling Stock, Critical Equipment and Assets Advice Transport Infrastructure, Rolling Stock, Critical Equipment and Assets Research Railway and Other Transport Mode asset management Transport hub design, layout, logistics, passenger & pedestrian movement and facilities Stations - including access, property, parking, mobility and security Depots and stabling - strategy and advice Signaling and systems - strategy and advice Rolling stock - strategy and advice Rolling stock - management, acceptance, planning, leasing In operation facilities and services Technical due diligence Rail and other transport mode engineering, feasibility & operating advice Power / electrification - strategy and advice Telecommunications - strategy and advice Package-specific bid evaluation support Social Value Decarbonisation Lot 1E: Lot 1 Category E – Transport Project and Programme Management Advice Category E – Transport Project and Programme Management Advice Typical requirements identified by Rail and Other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: General Project and Programme Management Advice Project and Programme Management Research Programme partner Programme management Project management Project delivery Project controls Assurance Project representative Enterprise, programme and project integration management Package-specific bid evaluation support Social Value Decarbonisation Lot 2F: Lot 2 Category F – Strategic Commercial Advice for Transport Category F – Strategic Commercial Advice for Transport Typical requirements include but are not limited to: Specialist recruitment planning Development of specialist recruitment campaigns and strategies Sourcing interim staff Sourcing of high calibre panel and review team resources