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title: "Fare enforcement T&Cs focus groups and call for evidence follow-up interviews"
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# Fare enforcement T&Cs focus groups and call for evidence follow-up interviews

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f2c26e0-2e8b-43b6-893e-651b9cb38669

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## Summary

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Fare enforcement T&Cs focus groups and call for evidence follow-up interviews." This project, classified under the industry category of Research Services (CPV code 73110000) and valued at £45,890 GBP, involved revenue protection research activities. The procurement was conducted through a direct, single tender action (below threshold). The project is located in the United Kingdom, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 20th January 2025 and the contract period from 27th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The award was published on 6th March 2025 and went to Illuminas.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in governmental research services contracts, demonstrating that smaller firms can successfully secure such bids. Companies specialising in research services within the railway industry or those looking to expand into public sector projects may find this procurement particularly relevant. The tender's focus on revenue protection provides a specific niche for firms with expertise in transportation research and regulatory compliance. Businesses fitting this profile can leverage this contract to enhance their reputation and secure future opportunities within the UK's public procurement marketplace.

## Notice

Revenue Protection Research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30575fec-8668-4c7a-9343-5f1966471482 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,890 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,890 |
| 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 REGULATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30575fec-8668-4c7a-9343-5f1966471482

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30575fec-8668-4c7a-9343-5f1966471482
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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