Tender

Programme Partner Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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03 Feb 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Programme Partner for their Transpennine Route Upgrade Programme (TRU). This tender, titled "Programme Partner Framework," falls under the industry category of Business and management consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000). This open procedure procurement aims to form a high-performing, integrated Programme delivery team to manage various aspects of the TRU programme, including project management, data analytics, construction management, and more. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 5th March 2025 at 17:00. The project is set within the United Kingdom, and both electronic and written submissions are accepted in English.

This tender represents significant business opportunities, particularly for consultancies specialising in programme and project management, data analytics, and various programme support services. Companies with expertise in logistics, human resources, and commercial management are also well-suited to compete. Participating businesses will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, contributing to a high-impact project with a substantial budget of £100,000,000. The flexible resource needs over the 2880-day contract period allow businesses to demonstrate their adaptability and expertise in delivering complex, large-scale projects.

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Notice Title

Programme Partner Framework

Notice Description

The Transpennine Route Upgrade Programme (TRU) has a requirement for a Programme Partner to support the Employer in the management and the delivery of the TRU Programme working across support services and functions within the PMO as well as the TRU delivery projects. The Programme Partner will collaborate with the Employer to form a seamless and high performing, integrated Programme delivery team. This integrated team will work together to manage the delivery of the Programme. The Programme Partner and the Employer will have common aims and objectives and will work to a common management plan to enable the successful delivery of the Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In summary, the key areas for which the Programme Partner may be required to provide resource for are: - Project and Programme Management - Programme Integration - Programme and Project Controls - Data Analytics - Schedule Monitoring and Analysis - Change Control - Completions Management - Risk Management - Cost & Estimating - Commercial Management - Strategic Advisory/Leadership - Critical Resources, Logistics, Deliverability Assurance - Access Planning - Construction Management - Health, Safety & Wellbeing - Safety Management - Quality Management - Consents Management - Sponsorship (Integrated Client) - Business Change - Capability & Behavioural Assessments - Enterprise Readiness - Human Resources - Secretariat and Administrative Services The resource requirements of the Programme delivery team in terms of skills and capacity will vary over the duration of the Programme delivery. The Programme Partner will need adequate flexibility in its management of resources to ensure that the appropriate resources will be available at the right time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003505-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
sara.marshall@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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