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User testing to assess accessibility of the Rail Ombudsman

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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21 Dec 2023 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road has awarded a contract for user testing to assess the accessibility of the Rail Ombudsman. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £29,600, with the contract period starting on December 19, 2023, and ending on April 26, 2024. The tender deadline was on December 8, 2023. The buyer organization is based in London, England, and falls under the services industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research services aimed at improving accessibility for passengers with disabilities and older individuals with similar needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this tender particularly suitable for competing. Businesses interested in user testing and research to enhance accessibility in the transport sector are well-suited to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

User testing to assess accessibility of the Rail Ombudsman

Notice Description

ORR is seeking a partner who can undertake User Testing of the Rail Ombudsman service to ensure that access to the service is working well for passengers. This User Testing will be focused on passengers with disabilities, and older users who may also have accessibility needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-794f2ea6-d9fe-48ac-a455-938e14d20d87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abce3d0b-2caf-475b-abf2-a97f62cbde59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2023 - 26 Apr 2024 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
E14 4QA
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR DISABLED CONSUMERS

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