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GB-London: 895100272 T1323 Exploring opportunities to strengthen workforce reporting in the track worker population

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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17 Jan 2025 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) in London has awarded the contract titled "GB-London: 895100272 T1323 Exploring opportunities to strengthen workforce reporting in the track worker population." This project falls under the research services category (CPV 73110000) and aims to investigate factors affecting effective reporting among track workers, aiming to reduce risks associated with discrepancies between WAI and WAD. The contract, valued at £69,864, was awarded to Risktec Solutions Limited and spans from 13 January 2025 to 12 September 2025. This procurement used an open procedure method and involved multiple geographical locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in workforce analytics, safety research, and risk management within the railway industry. Suited primarily to enterprises capable of conducting comprehensive research and providing actionable insights, this contract invites participation from skilled research firms. While large-scale entities typically dominate such contracts, specialised SMEs, particularly those experienced in the transport sector, could leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish a reputation for contributing to critical safety research and standards development in the rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: 895100272 T1323 Exploring opportunities to strengthen workforce reporting in the track worker population

Notice Description

Project T1323 Exploring opportunities to strengthen workforce reporting in the track worker population. RSSB seeks to procure research on factors affecting the effective reporting of differences between WAI and WAD from track workers. An improved understanding of these factors could inform decisions that reduce the risks arising from such differences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2d4cd44-4224-4bfa-a6f2-0421a27ac230
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c940a0-484c-4baf-a38c-b4470fcca07d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,864 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,864 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3M 5AD
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RISKTEC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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