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title: "PR23 Review of Network Rail's Access Charges: Market Can Bear Analysis"
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buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
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# PR23 Review of Network Rail's Access Charges: Market Can Bear Analysis

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d51a190-5794-48d2-872a-794329dda387

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD, which has issued a tender titled "PR23 Review of Network Rail's Access Charges: Market Can Bear Analysis" for business analysis consultancy services. This open procedure, below the threshold, has a contract value of £50,000 and concerns services within the consultancy industry. The tender period concluded on 7th September 2021, with the contract awarded to CEPA LLP on 23rd September 2021. The awarded contract is effective until 31st August 2022, and the service delivery is to take place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in market assessments and economic analyses within the rail sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider this opportunity, as suitable SMEs can leverage their agility and tailored offerings to compete effectively. The project aims to enhance Network Rail's access charges framework, which could lead to further consultancy needs in the rail industry as findings are implemented.

## Notice

The objective of this project is to review the MCB analysis that we conducted during PR18, for both freight and open access operators, and update the conclusions of this analysis where relevant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce20c039-71e7-4e72-9c54-310846ebdfc6 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,375 |
| 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 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEPA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce20c039-71e7-4e72-9c54-310846ebdfc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce20c039-71e7-4e72-9c54-310846ebdfc6
  30th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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