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title: "Client Support Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a43a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Client Support Framework

Buyer: EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a43a

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## Summary

The East West Rail Company Limited is undertaking a procurement process for a Client Support Framework (CSF) intended to support the East West Rail programme. This planned initiative, valued at approximately £230 million to £350 million excluding VAT over potentially 12 years, aims to establish a multi-lot framework agreement comprising three lots, each to be fulfilled by a single supplier. The procurement stage is currently in planning with an anticipated start date for the contracts of 1st October 2027. Located in Milton Keynes, the procurement falls under the services category and pertains to the utilities sector. The East West Rail has decided on a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, reflecting its central government public authority classification. Key dates include a future notice date set for 1st October 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in project management, commercial management, contract administration, and various professional consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly accommodating, given the suitability criteria highlighting SME participation. The CSF allows businesses to integrate as an extension of the East West Rail's client team, providing scalability and flexibility for firms adept at delivering professional services responsive to dynamic project requirements in civil engineering and construction management. Such opportunities may lead to significant business growth through long-term engagement and resource scaling in line with the East West Rail programme's evolving demands.

## Notice

East West Railway Company (EWR Co.) intends to procure a Client Support Framework (CSF) to provide scalable, client-side professional services in support of the East West Rail programme. The detail provided is indicative information only and subject to governance and funding. The CSF will establish a multi-lot framework agreement comprising three lots, each to be delivered by a single appointed supplier: Lot 1: Reporting and project controls (including programme controls, management information, cost and schedule reporting); Lot 2: Commercial management and contract administration (including procurement support, contract administration, cost management and commercial assurance); and Lot 3: Project management and delivery support (including coordination of workstreams, interface management and governance support). The framework will provide EWR Co. with flexible, on-demand access to professional services capacity, enabling the organisation to scale resources in line with programme needs across development, consenting, delivery and entry into service phases. Services will be instructed through defined task orders, supporting responsive mobilisation and continuity of capability. The CSF suppliers will operate as an extension of the EWR client team, providing delivery support under EWR direction. The framework is intentionally designed to maintain a clear separation from the Integration, Technical, Operational, Assurance and Environmental (ITOAE) Partner to preserve assurance independence and avoid conflicts of interest. The framework is expected to have a duration of at least 8 years, but potentially up to 12 years and an estimated total value in the range of PS230 million to PS350 million (excluding VAT) based on 12 years. The procurement is expected to be undertaken using a competitive procedure under the Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049017-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2039 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000,000 |
| 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 | EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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

- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72224100 - System implementation planning services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 15:13 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049017-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049017-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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