--- title: "Project Reset: External Assurance Reviewer Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b13d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b13d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b13d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b13d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2024-10-25" --- # Project Reset: External Assurance Reviewer Services Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b13d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b13d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b13d.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is seeking independent consultancy services for their 'Project Reset: External Assurance Reviewer Services.' The initiative falls under the general management consultancy services category (CPV 79411000) and is set in the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the procurement beginning on 25th October 2024, and the submission deadline set for 22nd November 2024. The award period will start immediately after the tender period, also on 22nd November 2024. This procurement will include an open procedure, with the aim to involve consultants to independently review various projects within Network Rail's Capital Investment and Delivery Portfolio. The performance period for this contract is 1080 days, subject to renewal if required. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in management and assurance services. Suitable businesses include those with a robust background in project management, quality assurance, and value-for-money assessments. The selected consultants will aid Network Rail's assurance team to enhance review quality and processes, thus bolstering confidence among key stakeholders such as the Department for Transport and His Majesty's Treasury. Moreover, firms capable of delivering in-person reviews and having prior experience in rail industry challenges are highly favoured, positioning them well to competitively bid for this contract and potentially secure ongoing opportunities through extensions. ## Notice The requirement is for an independent consultancy service who can provide independent reviewers to join an established assurance activity (Network Rail Peer Reviews and other assurance reviews) as part of a team to undertake an in-person review of various projects and programmes in the Network Rail Capital Investment and Delivery Portfolio and / or industrywide challenges. The Independent Reviewers will assist the Rail Investment Centre of Excellence assurance team with 'Project Reset' and industrywide reviews for Network Rail. This will help Network Rail to improve the quality of the assurance reviews (including Peer Reviews) and processes to increase confidence with Department for Transport (DfT), His Majesty Treasury (HMT), reduce scheme costs and ensure Value for Money. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The requirement is for an independent consultancy service who can provide independent reviewers to join an established assurance activity (Network Rail Peer Reviews and other assurance reviews) as part of a team to undertake an in-person review of various projects and programmes in the Network Rail Capital Investment and Delivery Portfolio and / or industrywide challenges. The Independent Reviewers will assist the Rail Investment Centre of Excellence assurance team with 'Project Reset' and industrywide reviews for Network Rail. This will help Network Rail to improve the quality of the assurance reviews (including Peer Reviews) and processes to increase confidence with Department for Transport (DfT), His Majesty Treasury (HMT), reduce scheme costs and ensure Value for Money. Renewal: Contract will be renewed if required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034602-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Maximum 3 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2024 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034602-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.networkrail.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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