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1067273293 T1419 Creating neuroinclusive principles to maximise train driver performance

RSSB

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17 Sep 2026 at 13:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

RSSB is procuring research services to develop neuroinclusive principles that support train driver performance while maintaining safety-critical competence requirements. The work will examine how training, professional development, competence management and related workplace activities can be designed and delivered more inclusively. It covers current rail industry practice, barriers experienced by neurodivergent drivers, practical adjustments and inclusive design approaches, and how these can be implemented consistently across the industry. The scope includes passenger, freight and On-Track Machine drivers, with particular attention to non-driving activities such as training, briefings, feedback, competence assessments and associated workplace environments. This is a rail-sector research and implementation project led by RSSB, a public undertaking, and the work is for application across the UK rail industry.

The procurement has reached tender: RSSB invited offers through a below-threshold open competition, with electronic submission allowed. Enquiries had to be submitted by 28 September 2026 at 12:00, and tender responses were due by 12 October 2026 at 12:00. The single contract is scheduled to run from 9 November 2026 to 8 August 2027. Its estimated value is £80,000 excluding VAT, or £96,000 including VAT. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Evaluation is based on quality and price: understanding and methodology carries 35%, experience and individual expertise 25%, project planning and engagement 15%, project risks and opportunities 5%, and project cost 20%.

This opportunity suits research consultancies and specialist teams with experience of neurodiversity, inclusive design, occupational psychology, learning and development, human factors or safety-critical transport. Strong bidders will be able to understand the operational realities of train driving and translate research into practical principles for training, briefings, feedback, competence assessment and workplace practice. Experience working with neurodivergent people, identifying barriers and designing reasonable adjustments will be relevant, as will the ability to engage passenger, freight and On-Track Machine driver communities and rail industry stakeholders. The evaluation gives substantial weight to the proposed methodology, relevant experience and individual expertise, so suppliers should demonstrate credible research capability alongside effective stakeholder engagement, project planning, risk management and delivery of usable recommendations.

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Notice Title

1067273293 T1419 Creating neuroinclusive principles to maximise train driver performance

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research to develop neuroinclusive principles that support train driver performance. The project will examine how train driver training, development, competence management and related workplace activities can be designed and delivered in a more neuroinclusive way, while maintaining safety-critical competence requirements. The research will consider current industry practice, barriers experienced by neurodivergent drivers, practical adjustments and inclusive design approaches, and how these can be implemented consistently across the rail industry. The scope includes passenger, freight and On-Track Machine drivers and focuses on non-driving activities such as training, briefings, feedback, competence assessments and related workplace environments. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./5MU3T69P75 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5MU3T69P75

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077464
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088213-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 8 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSSB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3M 5AD
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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