Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c90-29e1-7043-92c1-5f5815142996/developing-orrs-role-in-monitoring-train-operations awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Developing ORR's role in monitoring train operations [Office of Rail and Road](https://tendernation.io/buyers/office-of-rail-and-road) Estimated value £45,000 Published 12 Jul 2022 Deadline Closed 2 Aug 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 The purpose of this project is to develop options / proposals for ORR's future oversight of Great British Railways and in particular its management of train service operations. There are two key tasks: Task 1: Review current processes for providing oversight of train service operations in Great Britain This is expected to include the following activities: • Review of the range of current contracts in place between DfT and Train Operating Companies (TOCs), with particular focus on new National Rail Contracts (NRCs) (to the extent that these are indicators of the likely form of future Passenger Service Contracts (PSCs)). • Review of the processes currently in place for assuring the procurement of these train service operations contracts. • Review of the processes currently in place for monitoring these train service operations contracts (again, with focus on NRCs). This should include the data collected, the monitoring processes and the outputs. • Presentation of findings to ORR, including through a written report. Task 2: Use outputs of task 1 to inform options and proposals for ORR's future oversight of train service operations This is expected to include the following activities: • Review of published documents on rail reform proposals, and likely content of future PSCs. Engagement with key internal ORR stakeholders on current role / latest understanding of future role. In both cases, this is to inform development of options and proposals. • Document future rail industry structure and responsibilities with particular focus on ORR (including where there is ambiguity to be resolved). • Informed by task 1, set out options and proposals for ORR's approach to monitoring Great British Railway's procurement and management of train service operations contracts. • Deliver a workshop with ORR internal stakeholders to discuss options / proposals. • For each option / proposal set out the likely incremental ORR capabilities / resource required. Additional information: This tender exercise is being conducted via our procurement portal Bravo. Please raise any clarification questions via Bravo. Read full description ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/489494bd-adcc-4dc2-bb46-a1806cfc3fa9) 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. 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