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title: "Independent Review, Assurance and Assessment of Business Cases for Major Local Transport Schemes"
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# Independent Review, Assurance and Assessment of Business Cases for Major Local Transport Schemes

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1df1aa97-b674-4f1b-932c-1f5c14ddd2a5

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council is conducting a tender process for the project titled "Independent Review, Assurance and Assessment of Business Cases for Major Local Transport Schemes". This procurement falls under the transport systems consultancy services category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which has an estimated value of £150,000, is currently at the active stage with a deadline for submissions set for September 12, 2018. It operates under an open procurement method, specifically using an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract period commencing on December 10, 2018, and concluding on December 9, 2022.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Eligible suppliers with a strong background in reviewing and assuring transport business cases are well-suited to participate in this tender. By engaging in this tender, businesses can not only contribute to local transport improvements but also establish long-lasting partnerships with the Newcastle City Council and the North East Combined Authority, positioning themselves for future contracts and growth in the public sector.

## Notice

The Council is running a tender process on behalf of the North East Combined Authority (NECA) as they have a requirement to establish a Ranked Framework Agreement to deliver Independent Review and Assurance of Transport Business Cases for Local Major Transport Schemes. In order to meet this requirement, the Council on behalf of NECA are inviting expressions of interest from eligible suppliers able to deliver these services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4dbc87-0352-4785-b97f-ecd35341ade4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 9 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2018 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4dbc87-0352-4785-b97f-ecd35341ade4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4dbc87-0352-4785-b97f-ecd35341ade4
  21st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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