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Facilitated workshops to improve the efficiency of regulatory engagement with Network Rail

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 10:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 14:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), headquartered in London, is centered on facilitated workshops to enhance the efficiency of regulatory engagement with Network Rail. Falling under the business and management consultancy and related services category, this project seeks to improve the administrative effectiveness and efficiency of collaboration between ORR and Network Rail. The procurement stage has progressed from tender to award, with the project set to conclude by 31 December 2025. The contract, awarded to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED, was signed on 10 September 2025, with the contract period running from 11 September 2025 to the end of December. The procurement method was an open, below-threshold competition, aimed at achieving high levels of quality and efficiency.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in organisational efficiency and administrative processes. Medium-sized enterprises and those capable of facilitating impactful workshops and delivering well-structured projects would find this opportunity lucrative, as it aligns with the strategic objectives of enhancing railway performance and fostering sustainable growth. Companies equipped with innovative solutions for improving operational engagement between stakeholders like ORR and Network Rail could significantly benefit from participating in similar tenders, thereby expanding their public sector portfolio and driving business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Facilitated workshops to improve the efficiency of regulatory engagement with Network Rail

Notice Description

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is an independent regulator that looks to protect the interests of rail and road users, improving the safety, value and performance of railways and roads, today and in the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056746
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055728-2025
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
Large

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 31 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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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