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title: "Advice on the second RIS - Call off contract"
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buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
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# Advice on the second RIS - Call off contract

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99205359-520d-49b1-8714-98f7dd702f58

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has awarded a contract titled "Advice on the second RIS - Call off contract," which pertains to consultancy services in the business domain of law, marketing, and consulting. This contract, valued at £115,000, was awarded on 3rd August 2018 and is part of the organisation's efforts to refine decision-making for its Final Determination connected to the 2018 Periodic Review of Network Rail. The contract commenced on 6th August 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2019. The procurement method used was selective, with the process conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, allowing for a more streamlined selection of service providers. Locations relevant to this contract include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in consultancy services related to economic policy, specifically in the transportation sector. Companies with experience in providing analytical and strategic support to regulatory bodies or similar organisations would be well-positioned to compete for contracts of this nature. The consultancy industry, particularly those offering skills in cost scrutiny and business plan assessment, stands to benefit significantly from this procurement, as the ORR seeks to enhance its operational efficacy in managing Network Rail's financial forecasts.

## Notice

This work will support decision making by the ORR for its Final Determination as part of the 2018 Periodic Review (PR18) of Network Rail. More information about this process is available in our Draft Determination, available here. This work relates to our scrutiny of the forecast costs proposed by the company in its strategic business plans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/194e94f8-d311-47da-86cf-8c7c06305498 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,900 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE ECONOMIC POLICY ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2018 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/194e94f8-d311-47da-86cf-8c7c06305498

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/194e94f8-d311-47da-86cf-8c7c06305498
  6th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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