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title: "Strategic Regulatory Advice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-958a1f35-a684-49dc-b694-cdb3bdec3e84"
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# Strategic Regulatory Advice

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-958a1f35-a684-49dc-b694-cdb3bdec3e84

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## Summary

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "Strategic Regulatory Advice." This contract, classified under the research consultancy services category, involves providing specialist support to investigate how rail industry retail platforms and systems contribute to ticketing irregularities. The contract, worth £35,000, was awarded to Fingleton Limited. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold). Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th December 2024, the contract starting on 13th December 2024, and ending on 14th February 2025. The location for delivery of the services is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those focusing on regulatory advice within the transport sector. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities due to the suitability criteria set by the buying organisation. Companies offering niche expertise in rail industry systems and ticketing processes can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolio and gain significant exposure by supporting key government investigations and regulatory improvements.

## Notice

Specialist support to lead our investigation of how rail industry retail platforms and systems contribute to ticketing irregularities experienced by passengers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e7b763-f184-48bb-9e44-dc7c5b6fe284 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2024 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | FINGLETON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e7b763-f184-48bb-9e44-dc7c5b6fe284

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e7b763-f184-48bb-9e44-dc7c5b6fe284
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e52daac-50ef-4f9d-81de-925a7a9fe6f4
  Signed Contract

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