Tender

Benchmarking of Network Rail support functions

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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Tender Notice
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14 Jan 2022 at 11:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is inviting tenders for the project titled "Benchmarking of Network Rail support functions". This procurement falls under the business analysis consultancy services sector and pertains to the evaluation of Network Rail's expenditure in relation to its central support functions. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 31st January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 21st February 2022 and will conclude on 29th April 2022. This open procedure is valued at £45,000 and is located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in business analysis within the transportation or rail sector. Companies adept at evaluating operational expenditure and capable of delivering insightful benchmarking analyses will find this tender aligned with their services. Engaging in this contract could enhance a firm's portfolio and expertise in the public sector, especially if they have previously navigated similar assessments or provided consultancy to government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Benchmarking of Network Rail support functions

Notice Description

*Please note that this is a re-advertised opportunity. The scope for this service has been amended from the previous one* The ORR has recently begun its 2023 periodic review of Network Rail covering the five years from April 2024 to March 2029. A central element of every periodic review is a cost assessment whereby ORR determines the appropriate level of expenditure required to deliver the outputs set by funders and ORR. This invitation to tender is concerned with the assessment of Network Rail's expenditure on an element of its support functions. These functions are typically delivered centrally rather than by geographical business units and so they are often described as central costs - however, the relevance of the activity is of more pertinence than the allocation. Additionally, there are also certain activities delivered or commissioned centrally that are not considered to be support functions (such as large-scale or highly specialised maintenance or renewal projects) these are outside of this requirement. Please see attached documents for full scope of services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68d7e794-f1b9-4858-ae4e-8effabea5297
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cf8ab8-cac6-43bc-8cf0-28d9ef47292b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Feb 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QA
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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