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Fare enforcement T&Cs focus groups and call for evidence follow-up interviews

OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION

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Award

06 Mar 2025 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Fare enforcement T&Cs focus groups and call for evidence follow-up interviews." This project, classified under the industry category of Research Services (CPV code 73110000) and valued at £45,890 GBP, involved revenue protection research activities. The procurement was conducted through a direct, single tender action (below threshold). The project is located in the United Kingdom, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 20th January 2025 and the contract period from 27th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The award was published on 6th March 2025 and went to Illuminas.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in governmental research services contracts, demonstrating that smaller firms can successfully secure such bids. Companies specialising in research services within the railway industry or those looking to expand into public sector projects may find this procurement particularly relevant. The tender's focus on revenue protection provides a specific niche for firms with expertise in transportation research and regulatory compliance. Businesses fitting this profile can leverage this contract to enhance their reputation and secure future opportunities within the UK's public procurement marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fare enforcement T&Cs focus groups and call for evidence follow-up interviews

Notice Description

Revenue Protection Research

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f2c26e0-2e8b-43b6-893e-651b9cb38669
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30575fec-8668-4c7a-9343-5f1966471482
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£45,890 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION
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

ILLUMINAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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