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title: "FEW1330 - Leicester Station -Approved Body assessment relating to interoperability"
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# FEW1330 - Leicester Station -Approved Body assessment relating to interoperability

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0398a43b-212d-49fb-abdc-389987da26b3

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for a rail specialist to carry out an approved body assessment relating to interoperability at Leicester Train Station. Classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV Code: 73000000), the contract falls within the services sector. The project will commence by 1 May 2024, and conclude by 30 April 2027. This procurement opportunity was conducted via a direct award, with Ricardo UK Limited being the awarded supplier. The total contract value is GBP 76,600. The project is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and specialist organisations involved in the rail industry. Businesses offering consultancy services in rail interoperability and related R&D fields would particularly benefit from engaging in such procurement processes. By working on a substantial, multi-year project with a reputable organisation like Leicester City Council, businesses can increase their market credibility and establish robust professional relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Leicester City Council requires a rail specialist for approved body assessment in relation to interoperability at Leicester Train Station. These assessors will work alongside the project team through the scheme's development and provide an independent assessment of the scheme to Network Rail at the point of sign off and handover. Please note, the Council are no longer seeking tenders for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa020f7-8c4a-47e9-9040-6b4208e1a8ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa020f7-8c4a-47e9-9040-6b4208e1a8ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa020f7-8c4a-47e9-9040-6b4208e1a8ba
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

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