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A review of best practice in complaints handling procedures and guidance

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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22 Feb 2021 at 18:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD, which sought to conduct a review of best practices in complaints handling procedures and guidance. This tender, identified as ORR/ST/20-36, is classified under performance review services (CPV code: 79313000). The contract, valued at £19,500, was awarded to Queen Margaret University, and the contract period spanned from 26 October 2020 to 1 July 2021. The procurement method used was a direct award through a single tender action, characterised as being below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 19 October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in performance reviews and have experience in complaints handling procedures. Such businesses could leverage their expertise to enhance service quality and operational efficiencies within the public sector. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions to governmental bodies, SMEs can position themselves competitively in the marketplace, particularly in similar upcoming tenders within the public procurement space.

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Notice Title

A review of best practice in complaints handling procedures and guidance

Notice Description

A review of best practice in complaints handling procedures and guidance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e04743cd-4b8f-4208-b997-044e6e6cc36f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75124054-e249-4bf3-a4c6-8b3b306c9785
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79313000 - Performance review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2020 - 1 Jul 2021 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
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY

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