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title: "Award Notice CP7 Independent Reporter Framework"
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# Award Notice CP7 Independent Reporter Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046ea7

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is overseeing the CP7 Independent Reporter Framework, a crucial procurement project categorised under Accounting, Auditing, and Fiscal Services (CPV 79200000). Located in London, UK, the framework focuses on various aspects, including analytical support, project management, and financial reporting. The procurement process involves several lots, such as Analytical Support, Programme, Project, and Cost Management, Asset Management and Engineering & Environmental Matters, Railway Operations and Performance Management, and Efficiency and Financial Reporting. This framework, with an estimated spend of £9.8 million, will span from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028, with the option of two 12-month extensions. The initiative is currently in the Award stage, having started with the Tender announcement on 10th June 2024, and is driven by a competitive procedure with negotiation.

The CP7 Independent Reporter Framework offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in data analysis, project management consultancy services, and environmental engineering consultancy. Businesses with expertise in finance consultancy can also benefit significantly from the Efficiency and Financial Reporting lot. The scope of work includes data analysis, engineering assessments, and financial audits, which can help businesses demonstrate their capabilities and secure long-term contracts with Network Rail. The framework's selective procurement method ensures that only qualified suppliers with robust capabilities and expertise can join, making it an ideal avenue for businesses aiming to establish a strong presence in the rail and infrastructure sectors in the UK.

## Notice

Network Rail (NR) and Office of Rail and Road (ORR) undertook an Occasional joint procurement to create the CP7 Independent Reporter Services framework, which sets out the criteria for a supplier to be qualified to bid to undertake an Independent Reporter review as an Independent Reporter. Each Independent Reporter review is allocated to the most appropriate Lot (as determined by ORR) and only those Independent Reporters qualified to bid for contracts under that Lot will be eligible to undertake the review. Each Lot contains a minimum of one and a maximum of three Independent Reporters who are qualified to bid for contracts within the relevant Lot. The Lots available are: 1. Analytical Support 2. Programme, Project, and Cost Management 3. Asset management and Engineering & Environmental Matters 4. Railway Operations and Performance Management 5. Efficiency and Financial Reporting

### Lot Information

Analytical Support

Analytical support, focusing on appropriate use of sensitive data and data quality.

Options: Option to extend up to two years in one year increments

Programme, Project and Cost Management

Programme, project and cost management assessments in large infrastructure organisations

Options: Option to extend up to two years in one year increments

Asset Management and Engineering & Environmental Matters

Asset management, engineering and environmental sustainability reviews.

Options: Option to extend up to two years in one year increments

Railway Operations and Performance Management

Performance management and operational reviews within the rail industry.

Options: Option to extend up to two years in one year increments

Efficiency and Financial Reporting

Financial reviews on efficiency improvements, financial risks and recommendations on improvements.

Options: Option to extend up to two years in one year increments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001149-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,800,000 |
| Lots value | £9,350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS CONSULTING; CEPA; COSTAIN; CURRIE & BROWN; GARDINER & THEOBALD; GUTTERIDGE HASKINS & DAVEY; JACOBS; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212500 - Accounting review services
- 79313000 - Performance review services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001149-2025
- 10 Jun 2024 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017867-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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