Award

External Board Effectiveness Review 2025/26

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 09:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

30 Jun 2025 at 09:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 09:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), a central government public authority based in London, has successfully completed its procurement process for the "External Board Effectiveness Review 2025/26". This process involved an open competition under a below-threshold procurement method. With the procurement status marked as complete, the awarded contract commenced on 25 August 2025 and will conclude on 27 January 2026. The services sought fall under the business services category, specifically focusing on governance and performance review, providing insights into board effectiveness in line with strategic goals. The supplier, REDQUADRANT LIMITED, also situated in London, was awarded the contract valued at £32,646 gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and performance review services, particularly those with experience in governance and strategic assessment within governmental bodies. SMEs with expertise in law, marketing, consulting, and related business services are well-suited to such contracts. The ORR’s emphasis on enhancing decision-making and governance through this tender process highlights the growing demand for specialised consultancy services that can support public sector organisations in navigating change and boosting operational efficiency. This creates substantial business growth potential for companies within these consulting segments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Board Effectiveness Review 2025/26

Notice Description

The primary purpose of this board effectiveness review is to assess how well the ORR Board is fulfilling its governance responsibilities in support of the organisation's strategic objectives, public accountability, and delivery of value to the taxpayer. The review will provide an independent evaluation of the Board's structures, behaviours, and performance, with a view to strengthening strategic oversight, enhancing decision-making, and ensuring the Board is equipped to lead the organisation through a period of significant external change. It will also support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance board capability, stakeholder engagement, and the effectiveness of governance processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050055-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79313000 - Performance review services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,205 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 27 Jan 2026 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

REDQUADRANT

Further Information

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