Planning

Stakeholder Engagement Support

EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 21:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East West Rail Company Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Stakeholder Engagement Support". This procurement pertains to providing services under the industry category of stakeholder representation, and it is aimed at supporting key elements of the company's external engagement functions. The services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom with a substantial contract value of £4,000,000. Currently, the procurement is in the planning phase, with a future notice expected to be released by 1st October 2026. The planned contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2028 and is expected to conclude by 31st December 2031, with the possibility of an extension to 31st December 2032. The procurement falls under special regime utilities and is above the threshold, necessitating a structured procurement process.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in stakeholder management and representation services, particularly those that can address the needs of large central government authorities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find suitability criteria in their favour, encouraging participation from a diverse range of businesses. As the company is looking to enhance its external engagement functions, businesses with experience in public sector stakeholder management or similar services will be well-poised to compete, providing a platform for growth and expansion in the public utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stakeholder Engagement Support

Notice Description

Stakeholder Management support and deliver activity for key elements of EWR Co's External Engagement function

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025431-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79112100 - Stakeholders representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@eastwestrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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