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Risk-Based Training Needs Analysis Toolkit and Competence Management System

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

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Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 12:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for developing a Risk-Based Training Needs Analysis Toolkit and Competence Management System. This exercise, which falls under the services category and is part of the special utilities regime, aims to engage potential suppliers in providing innovative solutions and insights. The procurement process includes a pre-market engagement phase, inviting suppliers to express interest by 30th April 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st July 2026 to 1st July 2030, and the main office is based at The Spark, Newcastle Helix, St James Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne. Relevant industries include software packages specific to training and hazard protection consultancy services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in competence management systems and risk assessment tools, particularly those classified as SMEs. By engaging early, companies can align their solutions with Nexus's needs, exploring both bespoke developments or off-the-shelf products. Participating in this procurement could enhance growth for businesses able to provide software packages and consultancy services that address industry-specific challenges in multiple transport modes. This initiative underscores the importance of integrated competence and risk management systems within the public transportation sector in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Risk-Based Training Needs Analysis Toolkit and Competence Management System

Notice Description

Nexus is seeking information from the market to understand available solutions, capability, and commercial models relating to: 1. A Risk-Based Training Needs Analysis (RBTNA) template or toolkit, aligned with the requirements of the Office of Rail and Road's (ORR) RSP1 Developing and maintaining staff competence and ISO 10015:2019 Quality management - Guidelines for competence management and people development 2. A Competence Management System (CMS) capable of complementing this methodology, either as an off-the-shelf solution or a bespoke development. This is a pre-market engagement exercise only. It is not a call for competition and does not commit Nexus to undertake a procurement.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to provide information on solutions that can deliver a structured, risk-based methodology for identifying training and competence requirements. The toolkit should: • Align with RSP1 Developing and maintaining staff competence and ISO 10015:2019 Quality management - Guidelines for competence management and people development • Support risk-based analysis of role tasks • Provide traceability between risk controls and training requirements • Be suitable for use across multiple transport modes The RBTNA outputs must include the ability to identify: a. Core training requirements • Mandatory and role-specific training • Training methodology • Training frequency and revalidation cycles b. Core competence and assessment criteria • Technical competence expectations • Assessment requirements, methodology, and frequency c. Non-technical skills • Behavioural skills such as communication, decision-making, and situational awareness • Occupational health surveillance requirements • Statutory or industry-specific medical requirements related to the role • PPE requirements • PPE aligned with task hazards and risk assessments d. Mapping capability The toolkit must be able to link or integrate with competence standards, training standards, risk assessments, role profiles, and management system requirements. All potential suppliers wishing to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) please confirm your interest by emailing tenders@nexus.org.uk. Upon receipt, you will be provided with further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06800d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032854-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48931000 - Training software package

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS
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
NE4 5DE
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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