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Fare enforcement staff research

OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION

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06 Mar 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail Regulation has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Fare enforcement staff research," classified under "Research services" (CPV code 73110000). This procurement, valued at £87,825 GBP, was aimed at securing an independent agency to conduct qualitative-depth interviews with frontline and revenue protection rail staff and generate publishable findings. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Savanta Group Limited on 23 December 2024, with a contract period from 6 January 2025 to 30 April 2025. The project will take place in the United Kingdom, specifically managed from the Office of Rail Regulation in London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those capable of conducting qualitative in-depth interviews and data analysis within tight timelines. Companies similar to Savanta Group Limited, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find this procurement project within their expertise. The project aligns well with firms that have experience in addressing regulatory compliance and providing detailed, publishable reports in the transport sector. This contract also highlights the potential for continued collaboration with government agencies, which can significantly contribute to business growth and increased industry credibility.

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Notice Title

Fare enforcement staff research

Notice Description

An independent agency to undertake a significant quantity of qualitative-depth interviews with frontline and revenue protection rail staff and report publishable findings within a short timescale.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2d07bd8-09aa-4d2f-8a64-25b0c1ca4966
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ff265a-efa0-48c8-8a25-20d33c0bfa58
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
£87,825 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,825 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 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

SAVANTA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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