Scope
Reference
GTR1078
Description
This procurement is for the supply of Train Driver Trainers to support Business Plan Commitments relating to the operation of the Railways. Train Driver Training Services are required to support the recruitment and deployment of train drivers safely into the operational environment.
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Total value (estimated)
- £900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 July 2026 to 29 July 2027
- Possible extension to 28 July 2028
- 1 year, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Optional extension of 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Deadline for requests to participate
20 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 60% |
| Criterion 1 | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The procurement process will follow the competitive flexible procedure in accordance with the Act.
The process consists of a 4 stage procedure.
Stage 1 – Invitation to Participate Stage 1 commenced with the issuing of a Tender Notice and the publication of the ITP.
Bidders who were successfully shortlisted in Stage 1 were invited to participate in Stage 2.
Stage 2 will commence with the issuing of a letter inviting those Bidders which have successfully been shortlisted at Stage 1 of the Procurement to submit Initial Tenders.
The assessment process will identify which Bidders are to be selected to participate in the dialogue stage as set out in Stage 3
Stage 4 will commence with the issuing of a letter inviting Bidders that have been successfully shortlisted at Stage 3 to submit their Final Tenders
Contracting authority
Govia Thameslink Railway Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCNW-8528-NRRP
55 Degrees North, Pilgrim Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6BL
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Private utility