The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) has selected consultancy and construction company Mace for the STARThree Framework, worth £600m.

The STARThree Framework invites partners who can offer the DfT specialised technical and business advice for its rail and other transport projects.

This framework encompasses a wide variety of services such as project and programme management, procurement and contracting aid, economic forecasting, technical support, and strategic advising.

Mace has been added to this framework for the first time.

Mace’s participation in the framework is expected to expand existing relationships in the UK's transportation sector, with Network Rail and National Highways set to benefit from this DfT-led initiative.

Mace Consult's transportation director Sean Gray said: “Securing this new appointment with DfT is a reflection of the growth and success we’ve seen in our UK transportation business over the past few years; it’s further evidence that Mace is established as a major multimodal player in the sector.

“Alongside the opportunity to build on our experience with the likes of Network Rail, National Highways, HS2 [High Speed 2] and Abellio, we’re looking forward to forging new relationships and showcasing the full scope of our consultancy capabilities, drawing on our delivery expertise to bring new ideas and innovations - such as modern methods of construction - that will help the nation transform its transport infrastructure.”