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title: "Provision of Rail Class Forecasting"
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# Provision of Rail Class Forecasting

Buyer: NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION : HM TREASURY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91756ffd-0c82-4739-b77c-2e55a38c0c39

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## Summary

The National Infrastructure Commission, part of HM Treasury, has completed a procurement process for the provision of "Rail Class Forecasting" services. This initiative, aimed at assessing rail needs in the Midlands and North of the UK, involved evaluating major rail schemes, including High-Speed 2 Phase 2b and Northern Powerhouse Rail. The procurement, classified under railway transport services, followed a direct method via a single tender action. The contract commenced on 24th August 2020 and concluded on 29th September 2020, with the award published on 14th January 2021, amounting to £15,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in consulting, project management, and cost analysis within the rail sector. Businesses well-versed in the intricacies of rail infrastructure projects or holding expertise in budget management and forecasting would be especially suited to compete for similar future tenders, contributing to their growth and development in a vital industry.

## Notice

The National Infrastructure Commission was asked by Government to undertake an assessment of the rail needs in the Midlands and North of the UK. This includes considering the sequencing of, integration of and investment in major UK rail schemes, including High-Speed 2 Phase 2b, Northern Powerhouse Rail, Midlands Rail Engine, and electrification of key rail routes. As part of this assessment, the Commission needs to develop a clear, independent picture of the costs of these schemes. Rail projects have a vast history of cost overruns, and developing an understanding of the true costs, accounting for optimism bias, is critical.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3708ecf8-4b69-4ba3-8c8a-ef20797eec46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2020 - 29 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION : HM TREASURY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD GLOBAL PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3708ecf8-4b69-4ba3-8c8a-ef20797eec46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3708ecf8-4b69-4ba3-8c8a-ef20797eec46
  14th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9242ad2-940b-43a7-858f-104d683a3199
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aff6f2c6-ae51-403f-8207-0131bc14e686
  CCZZ20A65 - Terms and Conditions - Services REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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