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Assessment of National Highways Supply Chain readiness for RIS3

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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Award

11 Nov 2025 at 12:13

Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has concluded a procurement process for consultancy services under the procurement titled "Assessment of National Highways Supply Chain readiness for RIS3," with the contract successfully awarded to CEPA LLP. This procurement falls under the Business and Management Consultancy Services category (CPV code 79400000) and took place in London, UK. The procurement method employed was open competition, applicable for contracts below the threshold, ensuring broad participation. The contract, valued at £99,850, commenced on 18th September 2025 and is set to conclude by 23rd January 2026, with an option for renewal pending further agreement. This process underscores ORR's strategic initiative to evaluate supply chain readiness in preparation for the Road Investment Strategy RIS3.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those with expertise in business and management consulting, to contribute to national infrastructure projects. Companies adept at risk assessment and supply chain management are ideally positioned to deliver the services demanded by this contract. Moreover, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given their agility and specialised skills, can thrive in this competitive procurement landscape by showcasing their unique methodologies, delivery capabilities, and cost-effective solutions to meet the objectives set by the ORR. Such projects not only promise immediate contractual engagements but also facilitate long-term partnerships and visibility within government projects.

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Notice Title

Assessment of National Highways Supply Chain readiness for RIS3

Notice Description

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has procured consultancy services from to deliver a comprehensive review of National Highways' supply chain readiness for the delivery of Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: As required by ORR to deliver further requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058408
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072758-2025
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, VCSE
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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