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Rail Reform Consultancy Services

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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07 Apr 2026 at 07:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board, based in London, has completed a contracting process for the provision of Rail Reform Consultancy Services. The contract was awarded to Economic Insight Limited, a large enterprise situated in London, under the procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition". The consultancy service, categorized under "Transport systems consultancy services", aims at generating a rail reform report. The contract, valued at £68,400, runs from 26th March 2026 until 27th April 2026. The procurement process is noted under the legal framework specified by the UKPGA 2023/54, and this particular phase was tagged as both 'award' and 'contract', reflecting its completion stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy within the transport sector, particularly those with expertise in rail systems. It highlights the potential for growth through engagement with government-led reform projects, especially for consultancy firms well-versed in transport systems analysis and reform strategy. Large enterprises with a robust understanding of the UK's legal and regulatory framework in transportation could find opportunities for expansion and influence in this sector through such contracts. Although the procurement was conducted directly without competition, it underscores the importance of positioning and readiness for similar future opportunities in public infrastructure consulting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Reform Consultancy Services

Notice Description

This requirement is concerned with the generation of a rail reform report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031247-2026
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
£68,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 27 Apr 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
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ECONOMIC INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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