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Service Quality Regime

SE TRAINS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

SE TRAINS LIMITED is planning a procurement process titled "Service Quality Regime," aimed at enhancing service quality assurance, with a focus on auditing stations and trains across the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKJ4 region. The procurement falls under the services category with a total gross value of £1,238,400 and employs a competitive flexible procedure. The tender is currently in the planning stage with future notices intended to be published by 1st May 2026. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period by 20th April 2026, the tender submission period concluding on 31st July 2026, and the award period set to finalise on 1st November 2026. The procurement process consists of two main lots, with the first focusing on the provision of auditors, and the second on an auditing app, both with services aimed at systemic quality assurance and review functions.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, especially for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in quality assurance services and technology solutions for data management. Businesses with expertise in developing auditing applications, service quality management systems, or those that can provide auditing personnel are well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on service quality audits and technology integration. Suppliers may opt for renewal and extension options as guided by collaborative requirements with GBR, indicating ongoing collaboration prospects post-contract. The detailed focus on maintaining an asset register and performance reporting signifies opportunities for businesses capable of delivering robust data solutions, further enhancing their technological and operational capabilities in the market.

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Notice Title

Service Quality Regime

Notice Description

Lot 1 - Provision of auditors (people) to conduct service quality audits in line with the Service Quality criteria provided by SET, marking clearly when a 'failure' has occurred ensuring accurate reporting and supporting evidence such as images and video. Additionally, as part of the onboarding, in conjunction with Lot 2, the auditors would be expected to log each individual asset to populate and maintain an asset register. Lot 2 - The provision of an auditing app, which auditors can use to effectively report the performance of stations and trains, providing them with the ability to mark failures against the set criteria. Additionally, provide a service quality management system which can process all the data received and report the required scoring mechanisms as set out by SET, as well as providing robust dashboards allowing SET to effectively review and interpret the data. Lastly, hosting a detailed asset register, which splits each station into zones, provides a unique reference number for each asset, and has a photo and location on a map. This would involve working with the supplier of Lot 1.

Lot Information

Provision of Auditors (People)

Provision of auditors (people) to conduct service quality audits in line with the Service Quality criteria provided by SET, marking clearly when a 'failure' has occurred ensuring accurate reporting and supporting evidence such as images and video. Additionally, as part of the onboarding, in conjunction with Lot 2, the auditors would be expected to log each individual asset to populate and maintain an asset register

Options: Extensions will be guided on the GBR collaborative requirements

Renewal: Extensions will be guided on the GBR collaborative requirements

Provision of an Auditing App

The provision of an auditing app, which auditors can use to effectively report the performance of stations and trains, providing them with the ability to mark failures against the set criteria. Additionally, provide a service quality management system which can process all the data received and report the required scoring mechanisms as set out by SET, as well as providing robust dashboards allowing SET to effectively review and interpret the data. Lastly, hosting a detailed asset register, which splits each station into zones, provides a unique reference number for each asset, and has a photo and location on a map. This would involve working with the supplier of Lot 1.

Options: Extensions will be guided on the GBR collaborative requirements

Renewal: Extensions will be guided on the GBR collaborative requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025762-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,032,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,032,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ4 Kent

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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