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ACMS Renewal 2025 Electronic Competency Assessment of SE Safety Critical Staff

SE TRAINS LIMITED

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01 Jul 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by SE Trains Limited, based in London, is titled "ACMS Renewal 2025 Electronic Competency Assessment of SE Safety Critical Staff". This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting the computer-related services sector, with relevance to industry-specific and database software packages. The project covers locations in the United Kingdom, particularly the regions of UKI and UKJ. The tender has reached the award stage, with an award notice published on 1st July 2025. This contract, with a value of £178,500, is set to commence on 14th July 2025 and will run until 14th July 2026, with a provision for auto-renewal. The procurement method used was direct, indicating a below-threshold process without competition under special utilities regulations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specializing in delivering computer audit and testing services, as well as software development for industry-specific applications. Assesstech Limited, already identified as the supplier, suggests competition is well-suited for businesses with expertise in developing complex software solutions that support safety and performance metrics for critical staff, such as train operators. Engaging in such contracts can broaden the scope of business activities for software providers seeking to expand their footprint within the public transportation sector.

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Notice Title

ACMS Renewal 2025 Electronic Competency Assessment of SE Safety Critical Staff

Notice Description

The driver assessment and training is a compulsory requirement by train operators and is considered a key contract by the DfT for the train operating company. This is a "Key Contract" identified by the DfT as it measures driver performance and training ensuring all drivers are competent now and where performance is not as expected a training plan is put in place and ensures drivers are always monitored to perform at the agreed and acceptable level. Without this service and training measurement there is a risk that driver performance would slip, and potential train accidents would increase the risk of below performance and collision. ACMS provides manages the system and this fee is for the licences. The contract is for one year with a 15% discount. Should this contract be swapped out any change of supplier would need to be agreed with the DfT and would also take six to eight months of transition of service records and performance data to be undertaken, a tender would take an additional 8 months. Future requirement will be inline with the DfTO Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05567e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036324-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

72500000 - Computer-related services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southeasternrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AU
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSESSTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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