Tender

Digital Safety Strategy and Strategic Risk Chapter Development

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 12:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), a public authority under central government, is seeking to enhance its regulatory approach to digital systems through a tender for "Digital Safety Strategy and Strategic Risk Chapter Development". The process involves acquiring consultancy services for developing a Digital Safety Strategy that manages health and safety risks associated with emerging technologies in the rail sector. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with the bidding deadline set for 14 January 2026, at 12:00 noon UK time. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the ORR eTendering portal, ensuring all requisite documents are included as per guidelines. The procurement method is open competition, allowing direct participation below the thresholds normally requiring formal tender processes. The core services involved fall within the categories of information systems strategic review and planning, and business consultancy, with contractual discussions expected to start on 22 January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancies specialising in strategic planning for information systems and business management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the tender has been deemed suitable for such organisations. Businesses with experience in digital technology risk management and strategic consultancy stand to benefit, potentially expanding their expertise within the rail industry. The contract value estimated at £30,000 allows vendors to demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality and innovative consultancy services at competitive rates. It provides a platform for firms to establish relationships with ORR, reinforcing their credibility in managing regulatory challenges in digital transformation contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Safety Strategy and Strategic Risk Chapter Development

Notice Description

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) seeks a specialist consultancy to deliver expert services for the development of our Digital Safety Strategy and accompanying Strategic Risk Chapter (SRC). This work will shape ORR's regulatory approach to digital systems and emerging technologies, ensuring health and safety risks are effectively managed across the rail industry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract is intended to complete all deliverables by 31 March 2026 to ensure delivery within the current financial year. Extensions would only be considered in exceptional circumstances, such as: Unforeseen delays caused by ORR dependencies (e.g., access to data or stakeholder availability). If an extension is granted, it will be strictly limited to completing outstanding deliverables and will not exceed one additional month (April 2026). No additional budget will be provided unless agreed in writing by ORR. Multiple extensions are not anticipated; however, if required, they would follow the same approval process and remain within the financial constraints of the original contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078042-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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