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Rail Reform Support

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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15 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), a public undertaking based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Rail Reform Support" under the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) from CCS. The contract was awarded to KPMG LLP for transport systems consultancy services, with the procurement method being direct, below the threshold, and without competition. The contract began on 7th January 2026 and is set to conclude by 20th February 2026. The procurement pertains to the services industry, and the contract's total value is £144,000. The legal basis follows the UKPGA 2023/54 and is documented publicly through the Find a Tender service.

This award offers extensive growth potential for large consultancy firms specialising in strategic input for rail systems. Businesses with a focus on management consulting, particularly those familiar with public sector contracts, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Participation in frameworks like MCF4 can open opportunities for repeat business with entities like the RSSB, and engaging in such contracts can establish firms as key players in public sector consultancy, thereby enhancing their credentials and market presence.

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Notice Title

Rail Reform Support

Notice Description

RSSB require consultancy support to provide strategic input across several define workstreams. The route to market chosen was the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) framework from CCS. To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1006293576

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060653
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003355-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 20 Feb 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
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
phil.evans@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3M 5AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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