Future opportunity

Integrated Learning Systems

  • Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2023/S 000-037127

Published 18 December 2023, 2:07pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Waterloo General Offices

London

SE1 8SW

Contact

Tom Weatherley

Email

tom.weatherley@networkrail.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1908781000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

National registration number

04402220

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.networkrail.co.uk

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Railway Infrastructure


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Integrated Learning Systems

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 72212931 - Training software development services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to engage with the supply base to request information relating to the delivery of an integrated learning system and how the market can support and meet Network Rail requirements.

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.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 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
  • 72212931 - Training 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

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

There will be a strong focus on utilising data and information to provide seamless learning experiences through one interface, with Network Rail Training aiming to move away from siloed solutions that drive inefficiencies due to disbursed learning content.

As an arm’s length government organisation, Network Rail has a responsibility to ensure funding provides value for money and that there is a proven return on any investment. With this in mind, Network Rail require supply that can provide a platform that meets its needs both in terms of relevant, quality content, user experience, and innovation.

Please note any discussions which do occur will cease immediately should a formal

competition ultimately be announced. Network Rail is committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency, and to following UK procurement regulations.

This Periodic Indicative Notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market engagement via a Request for Information and does not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the future.

Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the PIN event and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this PIN and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this PIN.

Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to this PIN.

Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by Network Rail will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.

Should you wish to respond to this RFI please complete the attached document titled “Integrated Learning System RFI Submission Template”, which can be accessed via the link and instructions below:

Follow the following link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

From the welcome screen, access the “View Current Opportunities” link and select

“Integrated Learning System - Request for Information (RFI)".

Click on the attachment – “Integrated Learning System RFI Submission Template”.

Supplier responses should be completed through responding to questions within this provided excel document.

Once completed, please send your excel submission document via email as attachment to tom.weatherley@networkrail.co.uk with the email subject "Integrated Learning System RFI Submission".

The response deadline for this RFI is 31.01.2024.

Any questions or clarifications in respect of this RFI should be addressed to

tom.weatherley@networkrail.co.uk.

Network Rail would like to thank you in advance, should you wish to respond to this Request for Information.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

3 June 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No