Scope
Description
As part of a CP7 renewals programme, Network Rail Training are considering utilising
the market to supply a Learner Experience Portal (LXP), Learning Management System
(LMS) and a system to support the planning/scheduling of training events. These
solutions will support Skills, Leadership and Professional Development courses across
the industry.
Total value (estimated)
- £17,500,000 excluding VAT
- £21,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2031
- Possible extension to 1 February 2032
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72212931 - Training software development services
- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 48332000 - Scheduling software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48783000 - Content management software package
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72212160 - Library software development services
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 72212332 - Scheduling software development services
- 72212333 - Contact management software development services
- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72212783 - Content management software development services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 May 2025
Engagement process description
The purpose of this notice is to:
• Engage with suppliers to generate interest and prime their resources for the upcoming Tender opportunity.
• Provide the market with an update to our latest requirements and commercial position through releasing key documents.
• Invite feedback and clarification on the key documents including the following:
o Statement of Requirements
o Functional and Non-Functional Requirements
o Key Performance Indicators
o Technological Aspirations and Implementation
Please note the responses to this notice will be used for information purposes and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any future tender.
Network Rail reserves the right to engage with individual respondents for further discussion based on information provided through this engagement notice.
Responding to this Notice:
Responding to this Notice is an excellent opportunity to engage, share relevant information and provide feedback. Should you wish to respond to this Notice please follow the instructions below:
1) Accessing the documents:
a. Follow the link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
b. From the welcome screen, access the "Current Opportunities" link and select "Integrated Learning Systems ". Login is not required.
c. The released documents will be at the bottom of the page in the attachments section.
2) Once you have reviewed all the documents, the opportunity to feedback and clarify will be open until Friday 30th June 2025.
3) Any feedback, questions or clarifications in respect of this notice, should only be addressed to tom.weatherley@networkrail.co.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 August 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tom Weatherley
Email: tom.weatherley@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government