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GB-London: 933860370 T1338 Evaluation of the weekly & periodic operating notices

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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23 Jun 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), located in London, has concluded an award stage for a tender titled "GB-London: 933860370 T1338 Evaluation of the weekly & periodic operating notices," classified under research services. The procurement process involves examining the content, structure, and format of weekly and periodic operating notices (WON and PON). OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED has been chosen as the supplier for the project, which spans from 26th May 2025 to 25th February 2026. The contract, valued at £74,993, will serve regions including the UK, Europe, and several British territories. This recent award was published on 23rd June 2025, marking a significant step in the procurement journey.

Businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with capabilities in information analysis and dissemination, stand to benefit from opportunities arising from this tender. Large-scale operations like OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED have successfully secured involvement, indicating that organisations with robust resources and research expertise are well-suited to compete. The emphasis on evaluating operational notices necessitates skills in systems analysis, making this tender ideal for enterprises aiming to enhance their portfolio by contributing valuable insights to the rail safety sector. Furthermore, VCSE organisations could find similar opportunities in procurement processes emphasising public sector priorities.

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Notice Title

GB-London: 933860370 T1338 Evaluation of the weekly & periodic operating notices

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to procure research that reviews the content, structure, and format of the WON and PON, examines the rationale for providing this information, identifies alternative reliable sources where this information can be readily accessed, and determines whether there is still a requirement for it to be provided in the WON or PON.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a2faaf5-e6f1-49e9-af71-82215bffadb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff2b64c-baeb-4394-b5bd-00cd7b40eed5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£74,993 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,993 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 25 Feb 2026 6-12 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
RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
+442031425651

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3M 5AD
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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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