---
title: "Rail Reform Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060653"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060653.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD"
published: "2026-01-15"
---

# Rail Reform Support

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060653

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## Summary

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), a public undertaking based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Rail Reform Support" under the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) from CCS. The contract was awarded to KPMG LLP for transport systems consultancy services, with the procurement method being direct, below the threshold, and without competition. The contract began on 7th January 2026 and is set to conclude by 20th February 2026. The procurement pertains to the services industry, and the contract's total value is £144,000. The legal basis follows the UKPGA 2023/54 and is documented publicly through the Find a Tender service.

This award offers extensive growth potential for large consultancy firms specialising in strategic input for rail systems. Businesses with a focus on management consulting, particularly those familiar with public sector contracts, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Participation in frameworks like MCF4 can open opportunities for repeat business with entities like the RSSB, and engaging in such contracts can establish firms as key players in public sector consultancy, thereby enhancing their credentials and market presence.

## Notice

RSSB require consultancy support to provide strategic input across several define workstreams. The route to market chosen was the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) framework from CCS. To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1006293576

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003355-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 20 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3M 5AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Aldgate |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003355-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003355-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1006293576
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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