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title: "Independent Commercial and Assurance Review Service Provider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031b00"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
published: "2022-02-24"
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# Independent Commercial and Assurance Review Service Provider

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031b00

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is planning to procure an Independent Commercial and Assurance Review Service Provider to support its procurement activities for contracts valued over £75 million. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a contract value estimated at £1.5 million. The expected date for the publication of the contract notice is 14 March 2022, and the services may be provided remotely with occasional face-to-face meetings, primarily within the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy, contract management, and assurance services. Companies with experience in providing independent assurance reviews and quality assurance planning services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a working relationship with a major organisation like Network Rail.

## Notice

Independent Commercial and Procurement Assurance Review Service Provider. Network Rail seeks to appoint an Independent Commercial and Procurement Assurance Review Service Provider to provide independent assurance review activities on procurements with a contract value over PS75m and some selected projects under PS75m.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail seeks to appoint an Independent Commercial and Procurement Assurance Review Service Provider to provide independent assurance review activities on procurements with a contract value over PS75m and some selected projects under PS75m. The RS C&P Procurement Operations team is responsible for the delivery of sourcing and contract management ('SCM') assurance activities on behalf of Network Rail's Group Commercial and Procurement Director. Assurance is designed to ensure sufficient internal reviews are conducted throughout the sourcing and contract management lifecycle and that documents and decisions have received adequate oversight prior to reaching governance approval points. The Supplier will be required to support the C&P Risk & Assurance team in undertaking independent assurance review activities on procurements with a contract value over PS75m and some selected projects under PS75m. The Supplier will utilise their knowledge and experience in procurement, contract management and assurance to provide advice relating to key regulated procurement and commercial activities. Additional information: We anticipate that the call for competition will be published around 14/03/22 on our tendering portal https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005220-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Regent's Park |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79212110 - Corporate governance rating services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005220-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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