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title: "Assessment of National Highways Supply Chain readiness for RIS3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058408"
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# Assessment of National Highways Supply Chain readiness for RIS3

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058408

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has concluded a procurement process for consultancy services under the procurement titled "Assessment of National Highways Supply Chain readiness for RIS3," with the contract successfully awarded to CEPA LLP. This procurement falls under the Business and Management Consultancy Services category (CPV code 79400000) and took place in London, UK. The procurement method employed was open competition, applicable for contracts below the threshold, ensuring broad participation. The contract, valued at £99,850, commenced on 18th September 2025 and is set to conclude by 23rd January 2026, with an option for renewal pending further agreement. This process underscores ORR's strategic initiative to evaluate supply chain readiness in preparation for the Road Investment Strategy RIS3.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those with expertise in business and management consulting, to contribute to national infrastructure projects. Companies adept at risk assessment and supply chain management are ideally positioned to deliver the services demanded by this contract. Moreover, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given their agility and specialised skills, can thrive in this competitive procurement landscape by showcasing their unique methodologies, delivery capabilities, and cost-effective solutions to meet the objectives set by the ORR. Such projects not only promise immediate contractual engagements but also facilitate long-term partnerships and visibility within government projects.

## Notice

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has procured consultancy services from to deliver a comprehensive review of National Highways' supply chain readiness for the delivery of Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: As required by ORR to deliver further requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072758-2025 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,850 |

## 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 | CEPA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 12:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072758-2025
- 8 Aug 2025 at 10:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047208-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072758-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047208-2025
  8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4141
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4143
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4144
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4145

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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