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TROO0486 CIRO Whole Systems Thinking Course

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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26 Nov 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Transport, involved an award for the "TROO0486 CIRO Whole Systems Thinking Course," a technical training course focusing on railway whole systems thinking. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, thus simplifying the decision process. The contract has been awarded to the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators, a large-scale supplier based in Stafford. The contract period started on 18th November 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026. This was a completed tender with key participation from central government, located in London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development services, particularly those focusing on the rail industry. It highlights the potential for engagement with government contracts without the need for competition due to the procurement method, fitting well for established entities capable of delivering niche technical training. Entities already familiar with public sector engagements or possessing expertise in railway systems would gain a competitive edge in future opportunities of similar nature.

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Notice Title

TROO0486 CIRO Whole Systems Thinking Course

Notice Description

A technical training course specific to the rail industry focussed on railway whole systems thinking.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077226-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF RAILWAY OPERATORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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