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1047912512 2026-SUS-001 Consultancy Support for a Rail Industry Social Impact Report

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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02 Jul 2026 at 16:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), based in London, is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Consultancy Support for a Rail Industry Social Impact Report". This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on research services, and has been classified as a public undertaking. The open competition procurement method is being utilised for this below-threshold tender. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the tender period deadline of 24th July 2026. The consultancy project, expected to begin on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 2nd March 2027, involves assisting RSSB in structuring, narrating, and presenting the report, as well as collecting and organising rail sector data.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity for research consultancy firms and organisations involved in the rail industry. Companies with expertise in data collation, narrative crafting, and sector analysis would find this tender particularly aligned with their services. The emphasis on quality metrics, such as tenderers’ understanding and methodology, experience, project management, and price competitiveness, suggests that this tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Successful firms will have the opportunity to collaborate with RSSB, enhancing their visibility and reputation in a significant industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1047912512 2026-SUS-001 Consultancy Support for a Rail Industry Social Impact Report

Notice Description

RSSB seeks to procure research consultancy support to help shape both the report itself and the underlying evidence base. The work is expected to be delivered in two linked workstreams: one focused on the structure, narrative and presentation of the report; and one focused on capturing, collating and organising data from across the rail sector. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./YK66U5S75Z To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YK66U5S75Z

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062480-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 2 Mar 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
RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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