--- title: "Developing an internal framework for managing authorisation projects" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d920d4f-572b-4b8e-a6d3-21d0c590af03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d920d4f-572b-4b8e-a6d3-21d0c590af03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d920d4f-572b-4b8e-a6d3-21d0c590af03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d920d4f-572b-4b8e-a6d3-21d0c590af03.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD" published: "2021-12-10" --- # Developing an internal framework for managing authorisation projects Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d920d4f-572b-4b8e-a6d3-21d0c590af03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d920d4f-572b-4b8e-a6d3-21d0c590af03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d920d4f-572b-4b8e-a6d3-21d0c590af03.json) ## Summary The OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Developing an internal framework for managing authorisation projects". This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services, with a total value of £40,000. The tender was published on 10th December 2021 and is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework, Agreement number RM6187, Lot 2 - Strategy and Policy. The deadline for submissions is set for 31st December 2021, with the contract period expected to run from 24th January 2022 to 11th March 2022. The project will be carried out in the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in engineering, asset management, and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as only suppliers within the specified framework and lot are eligible. Businesses with expertise in interoperability, rail vehicle engineering, governance in railways, and policy strategy are well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, which can foster growth and expand their offerings within the public sector. ## Notice 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 Additional information: This call for competition is being run under the Crown Commercial Services framework - Agreements number - RM6187; Lot 2 - Strategy and Policy Only suppliers on this framework and Lot are eligible for competing for this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1979772-b480-4fe4-90f7-dc59a6fed32c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 11 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4QZ | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2021 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1979772-b480-4fe4-90f7-dc59a6fed32c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1979772-b480-4fe4-90f7-dc59a6fed32c 10th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4af89e40-57ef-4449-bddd-2f5a66bfd707 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87c850f8-cbce-4701-a1cb-24e068738477 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d43d0cf-c8c8-4655-a976-adeb586391b0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79b4d317-b1fc-432d-a497-29352866f6b9 ## Notice URLs - http://www.orr.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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