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title: "TTWO0224 National Rail Contracts (NRC) Scorecard Assurance and Audit"
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# TTWO0224 National Rail Contracts (NRC) Scorecard Assurance and Audit

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1655de66-a7c8-47fa-b9ee-bf377abca130

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "TTWO0224 National Rail Contracts (NRC) Scorecard Assurance and Audit" was overseen by the Department for Transport (DfTc) based in London, England. The project falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services (CPV code 71311200) and was managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £120,000 GBP, covers a global scope including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other territories. Initially set to conclude by 14 September 2025, the process has reached the award update stage with the contract awarded to Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP on 16 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in assurance and audit services, especially those with expertise in transport and infrastructure. Its selection method favours companies familiar with call-off strategic approaches from framework agreements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly highlighted as suitable candidates, signifying the government's encouragement for smaller businesses to engage and potentially expand their footprint in public sector contracts. The contract's comprehensive reach offers substantial exposure and potential growth opportunities across multiple regions and jurisdictions.

## Notice

The Authority requires an independent specialist assurance provider that has audit expertise. The External Assurance provider will provide, independent and objective assurance throughout the scorecard process, reviewing governance, risk management and internal controls, as outlined in the NRC, and making recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of these controls. They will need to provide reliable evidence that the scorecard process is being undertaken as intended, including but not limited to; a review of the TOCs AWARD records, periodic / quarterly meeting outputs and consensus score rationales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f290614-de2a-4c94-a9fd-74327eb7cb12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2023 - 14 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON; GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 10:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f290614-de2a-4c94-a9fd-74327eb7cb12
- 31 May 2024 at 13:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f290614-de2a-4c94-a9fd-74327eb7cb12
- 31 May 2023 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f290614-de2a-4c94-a9fd-74327eb7cb12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f290614-de2a-4c94-a9fd-74327eb7cb12
  31st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f525162c-0f8c-4b60-93ef-400a1cf363f9
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ce3a203-9904-4ae6-9fb1-3ea81ad2ded3
  n/a

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