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Organisation Development Consultancy

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 14:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), a central government public authority based in London, is seeking to procure organisation development consultancy services. The tender, titled "Organisation Development Consultancy," is in the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy. It focuses on assessing organisational culture, leadership, and change readiness, as well as developing practical recommendations and an implementation roadmap. This procurement process is at the Tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 7th July 2026, and the contract is expected to commence on 17th August 2026. Interested suppliers should prepare their bids under an open competition method, with submissions to be made electronically through the ORR eTendering portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in organisational development, stakeholder engagement, and leadership assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract is structured to accommodate their capabilities. With a contract value up to £170,000 excluding VAT, and potential extensions based on performance and budget, this opportunity suits firms capable of delivering high-quality consultancy services backed by robust methodology and prior experience. Additionally, the award criteria heavily weight quality over price, making it ideal for businesses that excel in delivering innovative and effective consultancy solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Organisation Development Consultancy

Notice Description

Provision of organisation development consultancy services to support the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) in assessing organisational culture, leadership, and change readiness, and in developing practical recommendations and a high-level implementation roadmap. The initial requirement comprises a discrete phase with a maximum value of PS75,000 (exclusive of VAT), to be delivered through a combination of desk-based analysis, stakeholder engagement, and workshops. The contract is structured as a phased engagement and may be varied to include additional Statements of Requirement of a similar nature and scope, subject to need and available budget. The total cumulative contract value will not exceed PS170,000 (exclusive of VAT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes an option to expand the scope through additional Statements of Requirement of a similar nature and scope to the initial phase. These options may be exercised at ORR's discretion where further requirements are identified, subject to satisfactory supplier performance and availability of budget. Any additional work will be agreed separately, including detailed scope, resourcing and pricing, through formal contract variation. The total cumulative value of the contract, including any exercised options, will not exceed PS170,000 (exclusive of VAT).

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each (1+1+1). Extensions may be exercised at ORR's discretion where continued delivery is required, subject to satisfactory performance, availability of budget, and ongoing business need.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059059-2026
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

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
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2027 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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