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Specialist Legal & HR Consultancy for Sexual Harassment and Psychological Safety Training

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:03

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, operating out of Pontypridd, UK, has concluded a procurement process titled "Specialist Legal & HR Consultancy for Sexual Harassment and Psychological Safety Training." The contract aims to deliver training to approximately 250 leaders in anticipation of legislative updates. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the process currently at the award stage. The contract period is set to span from 1st April 2026 to 1st April 2027. The procurement method followed was direct, categorised as below threshold without competition, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and human resources consultancy, particularly those adept in providing training on sexual harassment and psychological safety in the workplace. SMEs, such as Effective Human Resource Management Limited, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited for this engagement due to tailored expertise in leadership training. With a gross contract value of approximately £55,799.99, it underscores the potential for firms in the HR consulting domain to enhance their portfolio and extend their service reach within public sector projects, especially those governed by nuanced regulatory conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Legal & HR Consultancy for Sexual Harassment and Psychological Safety Training

Notice Description

Transport for Wales Rail ltd intends to enter a contract for the delivery of specialist Leadership Sexual Harassment and Psychological Safety training. The contract will support training and consultation for approximately 250 leaders before upcoming legislative changes take effect.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025055-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EFFECTIVE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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