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Strategic Safety Management Programme (SSMP) Training For DFTO

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

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29 Jun 2026 at 16:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

DFT Operator Limited, a public undertaking based in London, has completed the procurement process for the delivery of a Strategic Safety Management Programme (SSMP) Training. The tender involved the provision of comprehensive training courses focusing on rail-specific safety governance for senior staff. This procurement, categorised under business and management consultancy services and staff training services, utilised a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature. The contract was awarded to Arthur D. Little Limited, with training expected to commence between 16 June 2026 and 15 June 2027 in the United Kingdom. The contract was officially signed on 16 June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and training services, especially those with expertise in safety governance and leadership responsibilities. Large-scale businesses similar to Arthur D. Little Limited, with capabilities in delivering detailed and industry-focused training programmes, stand to benefit considerably. The contract underscores the potential for growth in niche consultancy services focusing on the transportation sector, offering insights into safety and management fields that are critical for rail operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Safety Management Programme (SSMP) Training For DFTO

Notice Description

Provision of a Strategic Safety Management Programme (SSMP) training course for senior staff, including pre-delivery preparation, two-day in-person course delivery, and post-course evaluation. The training focuses on rail-specific safety governance, leadership responsibilities, and practical application through real-world scenarios. [DFTO CON 0...Form.docx | PDF]

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060954-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
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)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTHUR D. LITTLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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