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IT Architecture Services for DFTO

Awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 10 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 20 March 2025
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Overview

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED has awarded PA Consulting Services Limited a contract worth £175,000 for IT architecture services to develop a comprehensive systems strategy, roadmap, standards, and compliance framework at group and operator level. The services, delivered on a time and materials basis with pre-defined rates, aim to optimise systems and technology landscape, align with business objectives, and establish consistent standards as DFTO expands over the next two years through government nationalisation policy.

Contracting authority

  • NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITEDProcuring entity

    30 awarded contracts

    York, United Kingdom

    GB-COH: 03076444

  • DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-COH: 07141122

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£175,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
10 March 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Award outcome

Awarded value
£175,000
Award date
17 June 2025
Contract period
4 May 2025 → 4 May 2027
Winner
  • PA Consulting Services Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    27 June 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    10 March 2025

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