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P-3043 NIR Competency Management System (CMS) Review

TRANSLINK

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 15:21

Tender

09 Aug 2024 at 06:29

Summary of the contracting process

Translink has initiated a procurement process for the project titled "P- 3043 Translink Engineering Training and Competency Management Programme Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)." The procurement is focused on education and training services within the rail and bus engineering industry category. The process is at the tender stage with a selective procurement method (Restricted procedure). The procurement aims to establish a DPS of pre-approved Economic Operators to aid in the training and development of Translink’s engineering staff. The deadline for submissions via the eTendersNI portal is 31st July 2029. The total estimated contract value is GBP 1,000,000, and it includes an option to extend for up to 36 months.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education, training services, and competency management within the transportation sector. Specifically, companies offering adult education and those experienced in developing training programmes for engineering staff would be well-suited. The DPS allows for long-term engagement and potential future contracts as part of Translink's strategic initiatives. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality training and aligning with social benefit objectives set forth by Translink will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

P-3043 NIR Competency Management System (CMS) Review

Notice Description

Conduct a thorough review of Translink's current CMS arrangements for rail engineering, including policies, procedures, assessments, and records. This review will include a gap analysis to evaluate whether the current CMS ensures regulatory compliance, supports effective competency management, meets the business needs of Translink, aligns with industry best practices and will incorporate insights from peer benchmarking.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Conduct a thorough review of Translink's current CMS arrangements for rail engineering, including policies, procedures, assessments, and records. This review will include a gap analysis to evaluate whether the current CMS ensures regulatory compliance, supports effective competency management, meets the business needs of Translink, aligns with industry best practices and will incorporate insights from peer benchmarking.

Renewal: Option to extend for any period up to and including a total of 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04892f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004775-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Neil Bowers
Contact Email
neil.bowers@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMC TRAINING CONSULTANCY

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