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Provision of Train Driver Training Services

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED

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Award

02 Oct 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of train driver training services conducted by Govia Thameslink Railway Limited, a private utility organisation based in London, United Kingdom. Categorised under specialist training services, this contract is part of the 'services' industry. The procurement stage is currently in the 'Award' phase, with significant dates including the contract start date on 9th October 2025 and the end date on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used is a 'direct award', owing to the limited availability of suitable suppliers in the market.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in training or educational services, particularly those with a focus on transport or rail industry sectors. Given the nature of the services and the value of the contract at approximately £598,134, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like "The Rail Academy" could potentially find this an attractive opportunity to expand and establish themselves further in the training services market. The geographic location being London, UK, offers a strategic point for firms looking to serve a major urban centre in the UK railway network.

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Notice Title

Provision of Train Driver Training Services

Notice Description

Provision of Train Driver Training Services to facilitate train services on the GTR network To view this notice, please click here: https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=964512030

Procurement Information

Not enough appropriate suppliers in the market

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a65f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061559-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£598,134 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Ruth Couper
Contact Email
ruth.couper@gtrailway.com
Contact Phone
000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8AJ
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
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE RAIL ACADEMY

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