Planning

Independent Commercial and Assurance Review Service Provider

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

24 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is planning to procure an Independent Commercial and Assurance Review Service Provider to support its procurement activities for contracts valued over £75 million. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a contract value estimated at £1.5 million. The expected date for the publication of the contract notice is 14 March 2022, and the services may be provided remotely with occasional face-to-face meetings, primarily within the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy, contract management, and assurance services. Companies with experience in providing independent assurance reviews and quality assurance planning services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a working relationship with a major organisation like Network Rail.

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Notice Title

Independent Commercial and Assurance Review Service Provider

Notice Description

Independent Commercial and Procurement Assurance Review Service Provider. Network Rail seeks to appoint an Independent Commercial and Procurement Assurance Review Service Provider to provide independent assurance review activities on procurements with a contract value over PS75m and some selected projects under PS75m.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail seeks to appoint an Independent Commercial and Procurement Assurance Review Service Provider to provide independent assurance review activities on procurements with a contract value over PS75m and some selected projects under PS75m. The RS C&P Procurement Operations team is responsible for the delivery of sourcing and contract management ('SCM') assurance activities on behalf of Network Rail's Group Commercial and Procurement Director. Assurance is designed to ensure sufficient internal reviews are conducted throughout the sourcing and contract management lifecycle and that documents and decisions have received adequate oversight prior to reaching governance approval points. The Supplier will be required to support the C&P Risk & Assurance team in undertaking independent assurance review activities on procurements with a contract value over PS75m and some selected projects under PS75m. The Supplier will utilise their knowledge and experience in procurement, contract management and assurance to provide advice relating to key regulated procurement and commercial activities. Additional information: We anticipate that the call for competition will be published around 14/03/22 on our tendering portal https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031b00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005220-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79212110 - Corporate governance rating services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
michelle.buckle@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Email
michelle.buckle@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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