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title: "The approaches and availability of unit cost analysis in comparable sectors to GB rail"
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# The approaches and availability of unit cost analysis in comparable sectors to GB rail

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4c02dd9-c656-4b24-bb96-5e1688f58c83

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## Summary

The tender titled "The approaches and availability of unit cost analysis in comparable sectors to GB rail," initiated by the OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD, focuses on improving understanding of best practices in unit cost analysis across various sectors including rail, water, gas, and electricity distribution. With a contract value of £39,700, the procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, aimed at services categorized under business development consultancy. The contract period commenced on 6 January 2022 and is slated to conclude on 29 March 2022. The award notice was published on 4 January 2022, following a tender period that ended on 3 December 2021, with delivery expected in London, United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in cost analysis and benchmarking in the utility and infrastructure sectors. Companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches to unit cost analysis will likely be competitive in this tender, as the buyer seeks to enhance its understanding of current practices and ensure robust analysis methods are utilised in the railway industry context.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is 1)To improve our understanding of current 'best practice' use of unit cost analysis in comparable sectors such as water, gas and electricity distribution, and communications infrastructure 2)To improve our understanding of current 'best practice' use of unit cost analysis in comparable rail infrastructure providers in Great Britain and other countries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c0d97c-4315-4afb-b59b-4f16a5bb9a70 |
| 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 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2022 - 29 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,700 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2022 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c0d97c-4315-4afb-b59b-4f16a5bb9a70
- 16 Nov 2021 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a41860-30ae-4e9d-aa48-0962e5487147

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c0d97c-4315-4afb-b59b-4f16a5bb9a70
  4th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a41860-30ae-4e9d-aa48-0962e5487147
  16th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/377ed459-69bd-4c47-9f88-160e915a0161
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00093909-333c-4484-95b2-6dbbc7cdba6a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1696fd1a-48f7-48b8-bdb5-5c4279359fb2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f4bfea3-359d-4522-ab84-3edcc803e693
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d4bf48a-749b-44fc-bdb7-d0287ef6b015

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