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title: "NPR SOBC Development Partner"
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# NPR SOBC Development Partner

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d112e1f0-9854-4e69-ad52-04b3fcc638d5

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## Summary

Transport for the North is seeking a Development Partner for the NPR (Northern Powerhouse Rail) project, specifically in the field of business and management consultancy services. The tender, titled "NPR SOBC Development Partner," was awarded on 4th September 2019, with a contract period running from 1st November 2019 to 29th October 2021. The contract value totals £1,230,500. This procurement process involved an invitation to tender and is classified under the CPV code 79400000. The project is relevant to various delivery locations, including the UK and across British Overseas Territories, European regions, and more.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for firms specialising in business consultancy, particularly those possessing experience in large-scale infrastructure projects and strategic business case development. Companies that engage in offering management consultancy services and have the capacity to support complex projects will find this an advantageous market entry point. Potential contenders should focus on showcasing their ability to align project workflows and integrate documentation efficiently, which are critical for the NPR initiative's successful delivery.

## Notice

NPR needs to procure a number of Business Case Manager (c2.0 FTE) to support the Head of NPR Business Case Development in commission, drafting and reviewing emerging content and ensuring the 5 cases fit together as a coherent whole, and that there is a good alignment between the business case, supporting documentation and workstreams on infrastructure and analysis. Some of the standalone, task and finish items are also required to inform the SOBC refresh

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df715db0-8f1d-4479-8799-742082c988dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,230,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,230,500 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## 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 Mar 2021 at 17:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df715db0-8f1d-4479-8799-742082c988dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df715db0-8f1d-4479-8799-742082c988dc
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=577903902
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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