Planning

Training Content Library

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

13 Jul 2023 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is being initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd for the procurement of Training Content Library services. This planned procurement stage involves Network Rail seeking learning content libraries to meet their requirements, with an estimated audience of around 20,000 employees for leadership, professional, and personal development. The response deadline for this Request for Information (RFI) is Wednesday 27th July 2023, and interested parties can engage through the designated online platform. The procurement process is focused on services within the training industry category and is located in the UK.

This tender for Training Content Library services by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in training services, e-learning, and library software packages. Companies offering personnel-training services, education and training services, as well as specialist training services would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The planned procurement aims to provide a modern platform for user-friendly access to content, with a focus on innovation and value for money, aligning with Network Rail's demand-driven approach and commitment to transparency in procurement regulations.

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Notice Title

Training Content Library

Notice Description

The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to engage with the supply base and request information relating to learning content libraries available in the market that can meet Network Rail requirements,. Network Rail estimate their potential audience for leadership, professional and personal development to be in the region of 20,000 employees (this excludes frontline colleagues).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this RFI is to engage with the supply base and request information relating to learning content libraries available in the market that can meet Network Rail requirements, specifically around innovation linked to license models and AI. 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 as well as a license model that offers a flexible approach based on user activity. Network Rail estimate their potential audience for leadership, professional and personal development to be in the region of 20,000 employees (this excludes frontline colleagues). The potential requirement (subject to change) may include the following: 1. A platform that will provide an innovative and modern shop window to Network Rail customers, allowing them to explore leadership, professional and personal development content they may be interested in, where a license is enabled (payable) at the point of 'accessing' content. 2. A platform that allows individuals to access content at the point of need and supports them through their journey, allowing them to leave without penalty. Once they have completed their learning, they are able to exit the license without further charge. The above will allow a flexible approach, demonstrating value for money and preventing the audience from flatlining. There is potentially a large audience to be leveraged, however, Network Rail are required to be demand-driven and innovation concerning licensing models are desirable to avoid payment for 'inactivity', thereby ensuring value for money. Network Rail wishes to utilise responses to this RFI to help frame the requirements alongside any that may not have been considered. Please note that any content received via response to this RFI will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender. Network Rail may be looking to tender this requirement in the near future - any potential tender event in relation to this requirement will be administered via the Network Rail procurement platform - BravoNR: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e1a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020164-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

48931000 - Training software package

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80532000 - Management training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tom.weatherley@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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