Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf4-91b0-7243-b0eb-1b83ffe7d345/review-of-regulatory-outcome-frameworks-in-other-sectors awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Review of regulatory outcome frameworks in other sectors [Office of Rail Regulation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/office-of-rail-regulation) Estimated value £30,000 to £50,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Feb 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender To help us to meet our duty in relation to advising on targets that will be used in the next Road Investment Strategy, we want to identify best practice features of regulatory outcomes frameworks for potential application in the highways sector. This study will consider the different approaches used as part of regulatory settlements/determinations in network infrastructure companies and other similar organisations in the UK. Additional information: If you are interested you are encouraged to register with the opportunity on our eTendering portal early to ensure that you receive any further communication regarding this project. All clarification questions and proposals must be uploaded via the portal by the due dates and times. ## CPV classification Civil engineering consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4dd443fd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Office of Rail Regulation: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/office-of-rail-regulation) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Provision of Design and Technology Machinery Safety and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Examination Services · Caerphilly County Borough Council · 21 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9ebc-7272-ab3e-6515c063df44/provision-of-design-and-technology-machinery-safety-and-local-exhaust-ventilatio) [EBCT 475 - Renewable Energy Study Commission · Erewash Borough Council · 37 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15934-c154-70f6-ad84-4990922fa7b3/ebct-475-renewable-energy-study-commission) [IT0043 Flooding Term Commission 2027-2031 · Falkirk Council · 41 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-ed1a-71f7-bc79-c7cca1bb8ee2/it0043-flooding-term-commission-2027-2031) [Construction project management services – Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Gymnasium-Oberasbach – Neubau Mehrfachsporthalle · Landkreis Fürth · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ce57-722f-92f9-e818a29a32bc/germany-construction-project-management-services-dietrich-bonhoeffer-gymnasi) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Matthias-Claudius-Schule Tragwerk und Bauphysik · Stadt Kaarst - Der Bürgermeister · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-cc1c-708b-90a7-a22d2885c295/germany-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-mat) [Engineering studies – réalisation D'UN schéma directeur intercommunal d'assainissement · Charlieu-Belmont Communauté · 48 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-9427-728b-9f2e-57d5081fa516/france-engineering-studies-realisation-dun-schema-directeur-intercommunal-d)