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Consultant for Framework Review (ISC and PCT)

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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07 Jul 2026 at 09:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road, a central government authority based in London, is conducting a procurement process titled "Consultant for Framework Review (ISC and PCT)" under an open competition method. This tender involves services in the research consultancy sector as per CPV classification 73210000. Interested parties need to submit their proposals before the deadline on 3rd August 2026, with the enquiry period closing earlier on 27th July 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 24,000, aims to align and review the ORR's Incident Selection Criteria to support decision-making and align with regulatory duties.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in research consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to include them. The winning bid will be determined based on multiple weighted evaluation criteria, including methodology, delivery capability, experience, and cost-effectiveness. Interested businesses stand to benefit by expanding their client base within the public authority sector and gaining valuable experience through this high-profile project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultant for Framework Review (ISC and PCT)

Notice Description

This project aims to review and align ORR's Incident Selection Criteria and Guide to Handling Enquiries and Complaints to ensure they are consistent with ORR's statutory and regulatory duties, support proportionate and risk-based decision making, and aligned with ORR's current working practices and with our newly revised RSD annual work planning processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063517-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 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
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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