---
title: "P-3043 NIR Competency Management System (CMS) Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04892f"
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# P-3043 NIR Competency Management System (CMS) Review

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04892f

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## Summary

Translink has initiated a procurement process for the project titled "P- 3043 Translink Engineering Training and Competency Management Programme Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)." The procurement is focused on education and training services within the rail and bus engineering industry category. The process is at the tender stage with a selective procurement method (Restricted procedure). The procurement aims to establish a DPS of pre-approved Economic Operators to aid in the training and development of Translink’s engineering staff. The deadline for submissions via the eTendersNI portal is 31st July 2029. The total estimated contract value is GBP 1,000,000, and it includes an option to extend for up to 36 months.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education, training services, and competency management within the transportation sector. Specifically, companies offering adult education and those experienced in developing training programmes for engineering staff would be well-suited. The DPS allows for long-term engagement and potential future contracts as part of Translink's strategic initiatives. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality training and aligning with social benefit objectives set forth by Translink will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and expansion.

## Notice

Conduct a thorough review of Translink's current CMS arrangements for rail engineering, including policies, procedures, assessments, and records. This review will include a gap analysis to evaluate whether the current CMS ensures regulatory compliance, supports effective competency management, meets the business needs of Translink, aligns with industry best practices and will incorporate insights from peer benchmarking.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Conduct a thorough review of Translink's current CMS arrangements for rail engineering, including policies, procedures, assessments, and records. This review will include a gap analysis to evaluate whether the current CMS ensures regulatory compliance, supports effective competency management, meets the business needs of Translink, aligns with industry best practices and will incorporate insights from peer benchmarking.

Renewal: Option to extend for any period up to and including a total of 36 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004775-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMC TRAINING CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004775-2025
- 9 Aug 2024 at 06:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025133-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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