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In line with its commitment to increasing investment in the UK’s transport infrastructure, the Department for Transport (DfT) requires ongoing access to high-quality, specialist technical and commercial advisory services. This need is currently fulfilled through the STARThree Framework, which succeeded the Specialist Technical Advisory for Rail (STARTwo) Framework—both managed by the Department’s Group Commercial Directorate (GCD).
The Department for Transport intends to publish the STARFour Framework, a fourth generation, closed, multi-lot framework agreement to succeed the STARThree Framework (expiring July 2027). However, this will be subject to approvals and market engagement feedback.
STARFour will provide continued access to specialist technical and commercial advisory services across all transport sectors, supporting the Department, its ALBs, and other qualifying bodies. Building on the success of STARThree, the new framework will encourage SME participation, promote innovation, and deliver value for money through streamlined procurement routes including mini-competitions and direct awards.
The STARFour Framework is essential to maintain a fit-for-purpose, flexible, and cost-effective route for specialist transport technical and commercial advice following the expiry of STARThree. As transport challenges grow—across net zero strategies, decarbonisation, multi-modal integration, and industry restructuring—STARFour will ensure DfT, ALBs and qualifying bodies have continued access to critical expertise across all transport sectors, not just rail.
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This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice Jul 2027 – Jul 2030 | £342,500,000 | active |
| Lot Lot 2 Rail and Other Transport System Agency Advice Jul 2027 – Jul 2030 | £7,500,000 | active |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
The publication date for the STARFour tender/transparency notice will be later than the estimate set out in the UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement notice (published on 9 January 2026). The original date of 8 May 2026 was indicative and subject to internal approvals. All future updates will be communicated through the Jaggaer esourcing portal and Find a Tender service, so please continue to monitor these channels for any updates on the STARFour procurement.
The publication date for the STARFour tender/transparency notice has been updated. The original date was indicative and subject to internal approvals. All future updates will be communicated through the Jaggaer eSourcing portal and Find a Tender service, so please continue to monitor these channels for any updates on the STARFour procurement.
The publication date for the STARFour tender and transparency notice has been revised. The Preferred Supplier Questionnaire is now scheduled for publication during the week commencing 20 July 2026. Please note that these dates are indicative and remain subject to internal approvals. Any further updates will be communicated via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal and the Find a Tender service, so we advise for you to continue monitoring these channels for the latest information regarding the STARFour procurement. The DfT appreciates your continued patience and cooperation as the project team finalises the documentation required to commence the formal procurement process.
The publication date for the STARFour tender and transparency notice has been revised. The Procurement Specific Questionnaire is now scheduled for publication during the week commencing 20 July 2026. Please note that these dates are indicative and remain subject to internal approvals. Any further updates will be communicated via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal and the Find a Tender service, so we advise for you to continue monitoring these channels for the latest information regarding the STARFour procurement. The DfT appreciates your continued patience and cooperation as the project team finalises the documentation required to commence the formal procurement process.
The DfT appreciates your continued patience and cooperation as the project team goes through its internal governance process in order to commence the formal procurement process.
The publication date for the STARFour tender and transparency notice has been further revised. The Procurement Specific Questionnaire is now scheduled for publication at the end of July 2026. Please note that this date is indicative and remains subject to internal approvals. Any further updates will be communicated via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal and the Find a Tender service; therefore, tenderers are advised to continue monitoring these channels for the latest information regarding the STARFour procurement.