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Strategic Regulatory Advice

OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION

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06 Mar 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "Strategic Regulatory Advice." This contract, classified under the research consultancy services category, involves providing specialist support to investigate how rail industry retail platforms and systems contribute to ticketing irregularities. The contract, worth £35,000, was awarded to Fingleton Limited. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold). Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th December 2024, the contract starting on 13th December 2024, and ending on 14th February 2025. The location for delivery of the services is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those focusing on regulatory advice within the transport sector. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities due to the suitability criteria set by the buying organisation. Companies offering niche expertise in rail industry systems and ticketing processes can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolio and gain significant exposure by supporting key government investigations and regulatory improvements.

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Notice Title

Strategic Regulatory Advice

Notice Description

Specialist support to lead our investigation of how rail industry retail platforms and systems contribute to ticketing irregularities experienced by passengers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-958a1f35-a684-49dc-b694-cdb3bdec3e84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e7b763-f184-48bb-9e44-dc7c5b6fe284
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2024 - 14 Feb 2025 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 REGULATION
Contact Name
Neil Bayliss
Contact Email
neil.bayliss@orr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02072822157

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

FINGLETON

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