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title: "Developing an internal framework for managing authorisation projects"
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# Developing an internal framework for managing authorisation projects

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ea14bc8-45a3-4290-ab26-cd263b1ad8d5

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD, involves the development of an internal framework for managing authorisation projects, with a total contract value of £40,000. This open tender, classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, was formally published on 6th January 2022 and closed for submissions on 21st January 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 7th February 2022 and run until 14th April 2022, with the work primarily taking place within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on engineering and asset management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement was re-advertised to be open to all suppliers rather than just those on an existing framework. As the project will involve disciplines such as interoperability, rail vehicle engineering, and civil engineering, firms with expertise in these areas would be particularly well-suited to submit proposals.

## Notice

*Please note that this is a re-advertised opportunity. Previously this was only open to suppliers on a framework BUT it is now open to anyone* Engineering and Asset Management (E&AM) Department The E&AM department is part of the Railway Planning and Performance directorate. The department remit covers assessment of submissions for Interoperability Authorisation, holding Network Rail to account, undertaking assurance reviews and providing expert knowledge and skills to support other departments within ORR. The department is multi-disciplined and encompasses the following disciplines; Interoperability and Rail Vehicle Engineering, Train Control Systems, Civil Engineering, Asset Management and Enhancements. Please see attachments for further detail of scope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58cceb4c-30f3-4e5d-9bdb-1e2992f64458 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2022 - 14 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,850 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAIL ADVISORY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58cceb4c-30f3-4e5d-9bdb-1e2992f64458
- 6 Jan 2022 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e015732-44f3-4703-abdb-77354d43dacd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58cceb4c-30f3-4e5d-9bdb-1e2992f64458
  4th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e015732-44f3-4703-abdb-77354d43dacd
  6th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5eae61d-1574-4d89-8ead-e3245a7d85a1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3622071c-4339-4ef3-b36d-3d433d1090f3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99fcb617-6b2a-4428-97ac-e354f5b2bcf7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d26806a-3544-47cc-acef-9c137ce59d92
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3671b256-100d-428c-98db-4b4c612c4cdc

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