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Retail Code of Practice - Rail Reform

Office of Rail and Road

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Office of Rail and Road

Buyer Address: 25 Cabot Square, London, UKI42, E14 4QZ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurementteam@orr.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
110000.0 GBP
Gross: 132000 GBP
Published
13 Feb 2026, 15:11
Deadline
02 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is seeking a specialist consultancy to support the development of a new Retail Code of Practice, as required under the Railways Bill. The Code will govern how Great British Railways (GBR), in its future role as both a retailer and operator of key industry retail systems, interacts fairly and transparently with all retail market participants. The supplier will work with ORR, the Department for Transport (DfT), Rail Delivery Group (RDG) and wider stakeholders to develop the Code from initial principles through to full public consultation and final publication. This includes contributing to workshops, drafting the Code, researching best practice from relevant sectors, and helping design an effective dispute‑resolution process for non‑GBR retailers.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013521-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 110,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 132,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-02-28T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

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