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title: "Provision and hosting of an Electronic Competency Management System (ECMS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e731"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED"
published: "2025-02-21"
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# Provision and hosting of an Electronic Competency Management System (ECMS)

Buyer: GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e731

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## Summary

Govia Thameslink Railway Limited, based in London, UK, is currently in the tender stage for the provision and hosting of an Electronic Competency Management System (ECMS) aimed at managing compliance with Train Driver Licence and Certificate Regulations (TDLCR) and other railway operational compliance requirements. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically software programming and consultancy services (CPV code 72200000). The tender process, conducted through a selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, has set a submission deadline of 25th March 2025. The estimated contract value is £800,000, with potential for renewal over five years, including optional extensions.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance software, particularly those experienced with railway operations and licensing compliance. Companies well-suited for this tender include those capable of providing technical and commercial expertise, as the evaluation will be based 60% on technical quality and 40% on cost. Given the requirement for hosting, maintenance, and alignment with TDLCR, organisations with a track record in creating robust electronic management systems would be quite competitive. The potential for a long-term partnership, including optional extensions, makes this an attractive proposition for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the railway services sector.

## Notice

Provision and hosting of an Electronic Competency Management System (ECMS), which manages compliance with Train Driver Licence and Certificate Regulations (TDLCR) and other Railway Operational compliance requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Summary of Requirements: Provision, hosting and maintenance of an electronic competency management system that is aligned with the requirements for applying and recording details relating to Train Driver Licence and Certificate Regulations (TDLCR), including issuing and withdrawing certificates for UK Driving Licenses and associated medical information, and other compliances relating to Railway Operations.

Options: 2 x Optional extension of the term of 12 months

Renewal: 2 x Optional extensions of 12 months gives a total of 60 months. Estimated contract value includes for the optional extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006949-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3R 8AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006949-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://gtrailway.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/84ZQV7ND9K
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Software-programming-and-consultancy-services./84ZQV7ND9K

## Provenance

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