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An audit of train company websites against the retail information code of practice

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2017 at 09:14

Tender

13 Jan 2017 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD seeking an organisation to conduct an audit of train company websites to ensure compliance with the retail information code of practice. The contract, valued at £39,040, falls under the IT services industry and was published on 2nd March 2017. The tender period ended on 30th January 2017, with the contract commencing on 6th February 2017 and running through to 17th March 2017. Interested suppliers were advised to register on the eTendering portal for all communications and submissions related to the opportunity.

This audit presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT consulting and software development sectors, particularly those experienced in user experience and website compliance in the transport industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in website audits, accessibility standards, and digital services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such public procurement can help these businesses expand their portfolios and gain valuable experience in delivering services compliant with industry standards.

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Notice Title

An audit of train company websites against the retail information code of practice

Notice Description

We require an organisation carry out an audit of train company websites against the retail information code of practice to assess the extent to which these websites provide the information need to choose, buy, and use rail tickets: 1) in the context of passengers visiting the website to find information about products and services in contemplation of making a train journey or having already bought a ticket(s), and 2) using the website to search for and buy a ticket(s) for a journey - in particular to help them identify the cheapest, most appropriate ticket(s) for their journey Additional information: Prospective bidders are strongly advised to register early on our eTendering portal as all future communications will be though the portal. Also, please note that all requests for clarification should be posted through the portal and proposals should be uploaded on to it by the time/date shown in the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b7863b2-241a-43f3-8173-6bc85c65e9d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56d78b7-ded2-491b-aacb-d24cadef8813
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,040 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2017 - 14 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 4AN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEESON GROUP

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