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title: "Regional Information Provision Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c923c676-1c7a-456f-8b91-def2c7e4763e"
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published: "2020-12-31"
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# Regional Information Provision Programme

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c923c676-1c7a-456f-8b91-def2c7e4763e

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## Summary

The OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD is seeking to engage service providers for the "Regional Information Provision Programme," which is classified under research and development consultancy services. The tender, published on 27 October 2020, has an end date of 13 November 2020. The contract period is set to begin on 1 December 2020 and will last until 31 March 2021, with a total contract value of £30,000. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, allowing for broad participation.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector, especially those specialising in research and engagement strategies. Businesses with experience in delivering effective communication and outreach initiatives to diverse audiences will find this tender particularly relevant. Competing for this contract can not only enhance a business’s portfolio but also foster relationships with a key governmental body, potentially leading to future collaborations.

## Notice

You will be expected to deliver engagement opportunities for ORR target audiences, having made recommendations for the best way of approaching them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb37a987-a742-437f-a1b1-77a9cfabf81f |
| 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 | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 29 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,725 |
| 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 | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2020 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb37a987-a742-437f-a1b1-77a9cfabf81f
- 10 Nov 2020 at 12:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88af2254-d89a-438f-b16b-9532c8bf5ba7
- 27 Oct 2020 at 16:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88af2254-d89a-438f-b16b-9532c8bf5ba7
- 27 Oct 2020 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88af2254-d89a-438f-b16b-9532c8bf5ba7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb37a987-a742-437f-a1b1-77a9cfabf81f
  31st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88af2254-d89a-438f-b16b-9532c8bf5ba7
  10th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96ddc597-f522-4cd0-93a7-3ede75b66a17
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38fdf352-ff65-4999-9e44-63ea4c189bad
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/760fdc7f-5070-4b6f-a1ca-233fb42b5a7c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f23810be-104e-4669-b1a2-932cdce61595
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08ac1d83-9909-460f-8022-122b168a4afc

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