--- title: "Digital Safety Strategy and Strategic Risk Chapter Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD" published: "2025-11-28" --- # Digital Safety Strategy and Strategic Risk Chapter Development Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf7.json) ## Summary The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), a public authority under central government, is seeking to enhance its regulatory approach to digital systems through a tender for "Digital Safety Strategy and Strategic Risk Chapter Development". The process involves acquiring consultancy services for developing a Digital Safety Strategy that manages health and safety risks associated with emerging technologies in the rail sector. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with the bidding deadline set for 14 January 2026, at 12:00 noon UK time. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the ORR eTendering portal, ensuring all requisite documents are included as per guidelines. The procurement method is open competition, allowing direct participation below the thresholds normally requiring formal tender processes. The core services involved fall within the categories of information systems strategic review and planning, and business consultancy, with contractual discussions expected to start on 22 January 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancies specialising in strategic planning for information systems and business management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the tender has been deemed suitable for such organisations. Businesses with experience in digital technology risk management and strategic consultancy stand to benefit, potentially expanding their expertise within the rail industry. The contract value estimated at £30,000 allows vendors to demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality and innovative consultancy services at competitive rates. It provides a platform for firms to establish relationships with ORR, reinforcing their credibility in managing regulatory challenges in digital transformation contexts. ## Notice The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) seeks a specialist consultancy to deliver expert services for the development of our Digital Safety Strategy and accompanying Strategic Risk Chapter (SRC). This work will shape ORR's regulatory approach to digital systems and emerging technologies, ensuring health and safety risks are effectively managed across the rail industry. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: This contract is intended to complete all deliverables by 31 March 2026 to ensure delivery within the current financial year. Extensions would only be considered in exceptional circumstances, such as: Unforeseen delays caused by ORR dependencies (e.g., access to data or stakeholder availability). If an extension is granted, it will be strictly limited to completing outstanding deliverables and will not exceed one additional month (April 2026). No additional budget will be provided unless agreed in writing by ORR. Multiple extensions are not anticipated; however, if required, they would follow the same approval process and remain within the financial constraints of the original contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078042-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | £25,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2025 at 12:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078042-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078042-2025 28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8500 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8501 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8502 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8503 ## Notice URLs - https://orr.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/15297504019ACA5975CB - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.orr.gov.uk/about/procuring-goods-and-services/e-tendering ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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