CP7 Independent Reporter Framework

Description

NR and ORR and undertaking an Occasional joint procurement to create the CP7 The Independent Reporter Services framework, which sets the criteria for a supplier to be qualified to bid to undertake an Independent Reporter review as an Independent Reporter. When responding to the tender for the Independent Reporter Services framework, suppliers will indicate which Lots they are applying to be an Independent Reporter for. Each Independent Reporter review will be 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 will contain a minimum of one and a maximum of three Independent Reporters who are qualified to bid for contracts within the Lot. The lots available are: 1. Analytical Support 2. Programme, project, and cost management & consultancy 3. Asset management and engineering & environmental matters 4. Railway operations and performance management 5. Efficiency and financial reporting Independent Reporters may be commissioned to look at any part of Network Rail’s regulated activities. It is expected all suppliers in each Lot will have the capability and expertise to undertake any work reasonably assigned to the Lot and it is a requirement this capability is retained throughout the contract period. Lot 1: Analytical Support • Data quality and Governance • Data analysis and application • Data collection and storage Additional information: The initial term is for 4 years, with the option to extend for two extensions of 12 months each. For the avoidance of doubt, the value stated herein is for the full 6 years Lot 2: Programme, Project, and Cost Management • Use of capability frameworks • Planning and delivery of enhancement projects • Managing change • Programme, portfolio and stakeholder management • Long term planning Additional information: The initial term is for 4 years with the option to extend for two extensions for 12 months each. For the avoidance of doubt, the value stated herein is 6 years. Lot 3: Asset Management and Engineering and Environmental Matters • Asset stewardship capability • Renewal and replacement of the network, including obsolescence • Quality and capability of the network • Performance against environmental targets and measures • Efficiency of engineering possessions Additional information: The initial term is for 4 years, with the option to extend for two extensions of 12 months each. For the avoidance of doubt, the value stated herein is for the full 6 years Lot 4: Railway Operations and Performance Management • Review of train performance against measures and targets • Capability and quality of measuring and analysis • Timetable processes • Network capability assessments Additional information: The initial term is for 4 years, with the option to extend for two extensions of 12 months each. For the avoidance of doubt, the value stated herein is for the full 6 years Lot 5: Efficiency and Financial Reporting • Auditing financing accounts and regulatory measures • Business and performance planning • Monitoring of financial efficiencies • Reviewing NR business plans Additional information: The initial term is for 4 years with the option to extend for two extensions of 12 months each. For avoidance of doubt, the value stated herein is for the full 6 years