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title: "GB-London: 888019440 Ad-hoc Consultancy to the RSSB Sustainable Development"
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# GB-London: 888019440 Ad-hoc Consultancy to the RSSB Sustainable Development

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13202307-20c5-495f-9561-125b53aa40cd

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has initiated a tender for ad-hoc consultancy services to support its Sustainable Development (SD) Team. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, seeks expertise in research services under industry category CPV 73110000. The contract is open to both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and VCSEs, with the procurement method being an open procedure. This consultancy role, valued between GBP 50,000 and GBP 100,000, will cover various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender closing on 11th October 2024 and the contract period running from 1st November 2024 to 30th October 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services to engage with a prominent institution like the RSSB. The open procedure enables a wide range of enterprises to participate, fostering competition and innovation. SMEs and entities focused on sustainable development research will find this particularly advantageous, especially if they can offer flexible and high-quality consultancy support. The extensive location coverage further broadens the potential for international firms to contribute to UK rail safety standards, making this an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their consultancy portfolios globally.

## Notice

The objective of this procurement exercise is to procure a consultancy that can provide ad-hoc support to the RSSB SD Team covering everything outlined in the scope Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec7df52-42f8-4022-9aec-454ea37dcbda |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2M 2RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec7df52-42f8-4022-9aec-454ea37dcbda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec7df52-42f8-4022-9aec-454ea37dcbda
  13th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-888019440-Ad-hoc-Consultancy-to-the-RSSB-Sustainable-Development/R442TSJ8X6
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