Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1a-0017-70d8-8c4c-7741f1cf395d/provision-of-consultancy-for-the-project-on-upfront-payments-project-pup awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Consultancy for the Project on Upfront Payments ("Project PUP") [Crown Commercial Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) Estimated value £49,780 Published 19 Apr 2017 Deadline Closed 3 Feb 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Under the current rail franchising model, bidders propose the franchise payments that they are willing to pay (or the subsidy they require) for each year of the franchise term. In return, the Department gives the winning bidder the right (and the obligation) to deliver the services specified in the Franchise Agreement. Advice is being sought on what options are available for requesting upfront payments for rail franchises and the impact such payments structures could have on the incentives of bidders, operators, taxpayers and passengers. Furthermore, the Department wishes to understand whether it should consider requesting upfront payments for different franchise structures it may tender in future. The Department for Transport are looking to secure excellent value for money and timely delivery for this Work Package. It is essential that the designated resources that the financial advisers deploy have the following skills and experience for this project: • Experience working on Rail franchise competitions, particularly considering how the structure of commercial propositions put forward by the Department influences bidder behaviour and franchise robustness; and, • The ability to produce, at short notice, high quality and robust analysis within the timelines set by the Project Team. Further details can be found within the full documentation attached to this notice. ## CPV classification Financial consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ea083ccd-ca2e-4ba0-8a8e-004e6a8b7de1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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