---
title: "TROO0486 CIRO Whole Systems Thinking Course"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e928"
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published: "2025-11-26"
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# TROO0486 CIRO Whole Systems Thinking Course

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e928

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Transport, involved an award for the "TROO0486 CIRO Whole Systems Thinking Course," a technical training course focusing on railway whole systems thinking. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, thus simplifying the decision process. The contract has been awarded to the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators, a large-scale supplier based in Stafford. The contract period started on 18th November 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026. This was a completed tender with key participation from central government, located in London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development services, particularly those focusing on the rail industry. It highlights the potential for engagement with government contracts without the need for competition due to the procurement method, fitting well for established entities capable of delivering niche technical training. Entities already familiar with public sector engagements or possessing expertise in railway systems would gain a competitive edge in future opportunities of similar nature.

## Notice

A technical training course specific to the rail industry focussed on railway whole systems thinking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077226-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF RAILWAY OPERATORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 12:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077226-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077226-2025
  26th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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