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Provision of PSR Solution

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED

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21 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

TransPennine Trains Limited has completed the procurement process for the provision of a PSR Solution, classified under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" (CPV code: 48100000). The contract, located in Manchester, pertains to the direct award of a crew rostering and management system, alongside the support and upgrade of the on-the-day resource management application. This contract has been designated as business-critical and supports the main operational aspects of the entity. The procurement process, which did not include the publication of a contract notice, concluded with the contract awarded on 14th February 2025 and is expected to facilitate market competition for a fully functional product in the future.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in railway services and software solutions. Companies that can offer innovative, efficient, and scalable solutions for crew rostering and management would find this procurement advantageous for growth, especially those able to ensure seamless upgrades and reliable support services. The awarded supplier, Worldline IT Services UK Limited, will spearhead the project, possessing the necessary expertise and resources to deliver on this critical contract. Future market opportunities as the procurement process opens up for competitive bidding provide a strategic avenue for businesses aiming to participate in substantial public-sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of PSR Solution

Notice Description

This is a VEAT notice is to inform the market that Trans Pennie Trains Limited is looking to award a contract under a direct award to provide a crew rostering and management system and support an upgrade of the on the day resource management application.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a VEAT notice is to inform the market that Trans Pennie Trains Limited is looking to award a contract under a direct award to provide a crew rostering and management system and support an upgrade of the on the day resource management application. The current solution will be going end of life. The requirement is also classified as a key contract as defined by the Secretary of State which supports the main operational aspects of the business, therefore the requirement is classed as business critical. The contracting entity will be expecting to go out to market under a competitive process during the duration of this contract which will then allow the market to bid with a fully functional product and implementation. If any provider has concerns with the Authority's intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this with TransPennine Trains Limited point of contact within ten days of the date of this notice.

Procurement Information

To allow the ability to upgrade the current solution prior to the solution going end of life. As this contract is defined as a Key Contract which is a critical solution which ensure the continued running of the main operations of the business.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e640
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006655-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,003,178 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Adam Meakin
Contact Email
procurement.services@tpexpress.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7929383644

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6LT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLDLINE IT SERVICES

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