Tender

Provision and hosting of an Electronic Competency Management System (ECMS)

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Govia Thameslink Railway Limited is seeking to procure and host an Electronic Competency Management System (ECMS) to manage compliance with Train Driver Licence and Certificate Regulations (TDLCR) and other Railway Operational compliance requirements. This tender falls under the category of Software programming and consultancy services (CPV: 72200000) and is being conducted via a negotiated procedure with selected suppliers. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, interested entities must submit their tenders by 25th March 2025, with the contract running from 14th October 2025 to 13th October 2028. The anticipated contract value is GBP 800,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in regulatory compliance management systems for the railway industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate given their eligibility criteria. Companies adept at providing robust and scalable software solutions can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio within the public sector, potentially securing a long-term engagement with a major railway operator.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision and hosting of an Electronic Competency Management System (ECMS)

Notice Description

Provision and hosting of an Electronic Competency Management System (ECMS), which manages compliance with Train Driver Licence and Certificate Regulations (TDLCR) and other Railway Operational compliance requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-999daa6f-81b8-4cff-8444-96a870d7a30d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f20492fd-bb17-47ec-9eda-57d0f69b9102
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8AJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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