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title: "The provision of expert knowledge in rolling stock delivery programmes"
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# The provision of expert knowledge in rolling stock delivery programmes

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0ec766e-1499-4f6d-a333-f94cd41b0d7c

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has awarded a contract for the provision of expert knowledge in rolling stock delivery programmes. The tender, initiated under a direct procurement method, titled "The provision of expert knowledge in rolling stock delivery programmes," falls under the Business and Management Consultancy services category. The contract, valued at £17,920 GBP, has been awarded to THE NICHOLS GROUP LIMITED. The procurement stage has been completed with key dates including the tender period ending on August 14, 2023, and the contract period running from September 1 to September 30, 2023. ORR's location is 25 Cabot Square, London, England.

This tender by the ORR presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the business and management consultancy sector. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity should possess expertise in providing consultancy services related to rolling stock delivery programmes. The procurement process, although completed, highlights the potential for SMEs to engage in direct tender actions within specific industry categories. The contract with The Nichols Group Limited signifies a successful award within the given timeframe, allowing for business growth and collaboration opportunities in the consulting sector.

## Notice

The provision of expert knowledge in rolling stock delivery programmes for a maximum of eight days in mid-September 2023 for one FTE. The work will entail a review of ORR's analysis and provide a critique in the form of a written advice note.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/543c0742-f117-4f7f-8f90-0d0abee94da6 |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,920 |
| 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 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 | THE NICHOLS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2023 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/543c0742-f117-4f7f-8f90-0d0abee94da6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/543c0742-f117-4f7f-8f90-0d0abee94da6
  16th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/0d4865ce-9bca-46bd-adfd-e40c6c6081d9

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