Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-2781-7178-b7fa-1068c9b75490/independent-review-of-orrs-approach-to-cost-assessment-and-efficiency-target

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# ​​Independent review of ORR's approach to cost assessment and efficiency target setting for National Highways​

[Office of Rail and Road](https://tendernation.io/buyers/office-of-rail-and-road)

Estimated value

£100,000

Published

15 Sept 2026

Deadline

Closed

16 Oct 2026

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## About this tender

Work to help strengthen ORR's methodology and evidence base for future efficiency reviews, drawing on lessons learned from RIS3 and wider regulatory practice.

## CPV classification

Evaluation consultancy services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06f9c1-2026-09-15T10:07:58+01:00

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