Tender

Provision of Train Driver Training Services

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Govia Thameslink Railway Limited seeks proposals for the provision of train driver training services. This tender, titled "Provision of Train Driver Training Services", falls within the specialist training services industry category, targeting the recruitment and operational deployment of train drivers in the UK, specifically within the UKI region. The process is in the tender stage, employing a competitive flexible procedure divided into four stages. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by noon on 20th March 2026, with the award decisions anticipated by 13th July 2026. The contract's value is projected at £900,000 GBP, with potential for a one-year renewal extending to July 2028.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in transport industry training, especially those able to meet the demand for comprehensive train driver training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering such specialist training can markedly benefit, given the outlined suitability criteria. The contractual opportunity aligns with Govia Thameslink Railway’s strategic goals and demands innovative training solutions to support railway operations. As quality carries a substantial weight in the award criteria, businesses focusing on high-quality service provision, alongside competitive pricing, are well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Provision of Train Driver Training Services

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply of Train Driver Trainers to support Business Plan Commitments relating to the operation of the Railways. Train Driver Training Services are required to support the recruitment and deployment of train drivers safely into the operational environment. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Specialist-training-services./2D59V4SQN9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2D59V4SQN9

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017487-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 6BL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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