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TTWO0224 National Rail Contracts (NRC) Scorecard Assurance and Audit

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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17 Jun 2025 at 10:13

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31 May 2024 at 13:20

Award

31 May 2023 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "TTWO0224 National Rail Contracts (NRC) Scorecard Assurance and Audit" was overseen by the Department for Transport (DfTc) based in London, England. The project falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services (CPV code 71311200) and was managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £120,000 GBP, covers a global scope including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other territories. Initially set to conclude by 14 September 2025, the process has reached the award update stage with the contract awarded to Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP on 16 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in assurance and audit services, especially those with expertise in transport and infrastructure. Its selection method favours companies familiar with call-off strategic approaches from framework agreements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly highlighted as suitable candidates, signifying the government's encouragement for smaller businesses to engage and potentially expand their footprint in public sector contracts. The contract's comprehensive reach offers substantial exposure and potential growth opportunities across multiple regions and jurisdictions.

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Notice Title

TTWO0224 National Rail Contracts (NRC) Scorecard Assurance and Audit

Notice Description

The Authority requires an independent specialist assurance provider that has audit expertise. The External Assurance provider will provide, independent and objective assurance throughout the scorecard process, reviewing governance, risk management and internal controls, as outlined in the NRC, and making recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of these controls. They will need to provide reliable evidence that the scorecard process is being undertaken as intended, including but not limited to; a review of the TOCs AWARD records, periodic / quarterly meeting outputs and consensus score rationales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1655de66-a7c8-47fa-b9ee-bf377abca130
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f290614-de2a-4c94-a9fd-74327eb7cb12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2023 - 14 Sep 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GRANT THORNTON

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

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