Tender

Project Reset: External Assurance Reviewer Services

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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25 Oct 2024 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is seeking independent consultancy services for their 'Project Reset: External Assurance Reviewer Services.' The initiative falls under the general management consultancy services category (CPV 79411000) and is set in the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the procurement beginning on 25th October 2024, and the submission deadline set for 22nd November 2024. The award period will start immediately after the tender period, also on 22nd November 2024. This procurement will include an open procedure, with the aim to involve consultants to independently review various projects within Network Rail's Capital Investment and Delivery Portfolio. The performance period for this contract is 1080 days, subject to renewal if required.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in management and assurance services. Suitable businesses include those with a robust background in project management, quality assurance, and value-for-money assessments. The selected consultants will aid Network Rail's assurance team to enhance review quality and processes, thus bolstering confidence among key stakeholders such as the Department for Transport and His Majesty's Treasury. Moreover, firms capable of delivering in-person reviews and having prior experience in rail industry challenges are highly favoured, positioning them well to competitively bid for this contract and potentially secure ongoing opportunities through extensions.

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Notice Title

Project Reset: External Assurance Reviewer Services

Notice Description

The requirement is for an independent consultancy service who can provide independent reviewers to join an established assurance activity (Network Rail Peer Reviews and other assurance reviews) as part of a team to undertake an in-person review of various projects and programmes in the Network Rail Capital Investment and Delivery Portfolio and / or industrywide challenges. The Independent Reviewers will assist the Rail Investment Centre of Excellence assurance team with 'Project Reset' and industrywide reviews for Network Rail. This will help Network Rail to improve the quality of the assurance reviews (including Peer Reviews) and processes to increase confidence with Department for Transport (DfT), His Majesty Treasury (HMT), reduce scheme costs and ensure Value for Money.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for an independent consultancy service who can provide independent reviewers to join an established assurance activity (Network Rail Peer Reviews and other assurance reviews) as part of a team to undertake an in-person review of various projects and programmes in the Network Rail Capital Investment and Delivery Portfolio and / or industrywide challenges. The Independent Reviewers will assist the Rail Investment Centre of Excellence assurance team with 'Project Reset' and industrywide reviews for Network Rail. This will help Network Rail to improve the quality of the assurance reviews (including Peer Reviews) and processes to increase confidence with Department for Transport (DfT), His Majesty Treasury (HMT), reduce scheme costs and ensure Value for Money.

Renewal: Contract will be renewed if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b13d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034602-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Maximum 3 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
amerjeet.kaur@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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