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title: "Communications Department Communications Database"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18d614fc-5a50-4341-a8d0-a1f1335c2a38"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
published: "2018-10-08"
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# Communications Department Communications Database

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18d614fc-5a50-4341-a8d0-a1f1335c2a38

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), located at 1 Kemble Street, London, has completed an open tender for a Communications Department Communications Database (Tender ID: ORR/CT/18-38). The procurement, classified under services, has a contract value of £30,000 with a minimum value of £25,000. The tender was published on 3rd September 2018, and the tender period concluded on 17th September 2018. The contract period is set to run from 12th October 2018 to 12th October 2021, with all communication required to be conducted via the designated portal.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in communication and multimedia software, database services, and operational software packages. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the ORR is seeking innovative solutions that enhance their regulatory functions across the rail industry. Companies with experience in developing communication databases or related technologies can leverage this opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with a key regulatory body in the UK transport sector.

## Notice

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent regulator for Britain's rail industry. We are the economic regulator for railway infrastructure (Network Rail and High Speed 1); the health and safety regulator for the rail industry as a whole - including mainline, metro, tramways and heritage railways across Britain; and the industry's consumer and competition authority. We also have responsibility as the Highways Monitor, the independent monitor of Highways England who look after the strategic road network e.g. motorways and most A roads. The Communications Department is made up of a number of teams: * Customer Correspondence; * Internal Communications; * Media, Campaign and Digital * External Affairs Additional information: This tender closes on 17/09/2018 at 5pm. All communication must be via the portal (joining instructions attached).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a141240a-a89e-4657-88aa-53dbd03d2f82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2018 - 12 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 4AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRGLOO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a141240a-a89e-4657-88aa-53dbd03d2f82
- 3 Sep 2018 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55230c18-85a5-4d4f-911d-3389c4cb0618

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a141240a-a89e-4657-88aa-53dbd03d2f82
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55230c18-85a5-4d4f-911d-3389c4cb0618
  3rd September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c45b604-6bb0-4800-83ae-aa288ceccaba
  Form of Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/552a1637-c62a-4c39-94b8-cb3ae69e81ec
  ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a6cf314-a664-4491-9f46-0042484d4f03
  Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ff7d1d6-d352-4903-b0e8-b51bd51837e7
  Disclaimer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/993e2b19-d618-4a26-8a20-f34b7b2a2f9e
  Joining Instructions

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