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title: "External Board Effectiveness Review 2025/26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0555a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
published: "2025-08-20"
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# External Board Effectiveness Review 2025/26

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0555a5

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), a central government public authority based in London, has successfully completed its procurement process for the "External Board Effectiveness Review 2025/26". This process involved an open competition under a below-threshold procurement method. With the procurement status marked as complete, the awarded contract commenced on 25 August 2025 and will conclude on 27 January 2026. The services sought fall under the business services category, specifically focusing on governance and performance review, providing insights into board effectiveness in line with strategic goals. The supplier, REDQUADRANT LIMITED, also situated in London, was awarded the contract valued at £32,646 gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and performance review services, particularly those with experience in governance and strategic assessment within governmental bodies. SMEs with expertise in law, marketing, consulting, and related business services are well-suited to such contracts. The ORR’s emphasis on enhancing decision-making and governance through this tender process highlights the growing demand for specialised consultancy services that can support public sector organisations in navigating change and boosting operational efficiency. This creates substantial business growth potential for companies within these consulting segments.

## Notice

The primary purpose of this board effectiveness review is to assess how well the ORR Board is fulfilling its governance responsibilities in support of the organisation's strategic objectives, public accountability, and delivery of value to the taxpayer. The review will provide an independent evaluation of the Board's structures, behaviours, and performance, with a view to strengthening strategic oversight, enhancing decision-making, and ensuring the Board is equipped to lead the organisation through a period of significant external change. It will also support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance board capability, stakeholder engagement, and the effectiveness of governance processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050055-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2025 - 27 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,205 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79313000 - Performance review services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 09:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050055-2025
- 30 Jun 2025 at 09:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036012-2025
- 30 Jun 2025 at 09:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036010-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050055-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036012-2025
  30th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036010-2025
  30th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2524
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2526
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2527
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2528
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2579

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redquadrant.com
- https://orr.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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