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Analysis to inform ORR's RIS3 Efficiency Review

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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28 May 2025 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), a central government public authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for an award related to their Analysis to Inform ORR's RIS3 Efficiency Review. This tender falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy services and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £120,000 gross, was signed on 28 May 2025. The active contract period extends from 1 August 2025 to 1 December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for consultancies specialising in business and management services, especially those experienced in supporting government efficiency reviews. Firms like CEPA LLP, a medium-sized enterprise already awarded the contract, could leverage their involvement to enhance credibility and reputation in the consultancy sphere. Businesses with expertise in public sector consultancy and road investment strategies can position themselves to grow in this domain by showcasing how their insights can contribute to cost-effective and strategic improvements within large-scale infrastructure endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Analysis to inform ORR's RIS3 Efficiency Review

Notice Description

The third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) will set out the requirements to be delivered by National Highways during the period 2026-27 to 2030-31 (road period 3 or RP3). The process of setting and varying the RIS is set out in National Highways' licence. ORR's role is to provide advice to the Secretary of State on the extent to which the proposed requirements are challenging and deliverable within the financial resources to be provided. This is known as the Efficiency Review. ORR is seeking to appoint consultants to support the RIS3 Efficiency Review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052809
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028142-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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