Scope
Description
● Providing strategic and analytical input across a portfolio of competition-related projects, including market reviews, policy development, and casework.
● Supporting ORR in scoping and planning potential future market reviews or market studies, in line with the statutory framework under the Enterprise Act 2002.
● Designing proportionate and effective evidence-gathering approaches applicable across competition projects.
● Enhancing ORR's internal capability through collaborative working and knowledge transfer with ORR staff.
● Assisting ORR in assessing the competition and market implications of rail reform proposals.
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 December 2025 to 29 May 2026
- 5 months, 15 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality 80%
Price 20%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Office of Rail and Road
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPH-6471-MDYY
25 Cabot Square
London
E14 4QZ
United Kingdom
Email: procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government