--- title: "Graduates, Apprentices & Signallers- Candidate Management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2026-01-15" --- # Graduates, Apprentices & Signallers- Candidate Management Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb8.json) ## Summary The procurement initiative headed by the buyer, Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, targets the management of candidates for recruitment of Graduates, Apprentices, and Signalers. Located in London, the contracting authority is focusing on tender processes within the services industry category. The current stage of the procurement is in the planning phase, with engagement documents scheduled to remain available until 22nd January 2026. The contract under consideration is substantial, valued at £4,000,000, with a gross value of £4,800,000, and will last from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with a potential extension to 2030. The initiative aligns with Network Rail's strategy to attract and retain dedicated talent, essential for future-proofing its operations. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in recruitment and assessment centre services, particularly for those able to meet the demands of providing comprehensive candidate management services. The contract is well-suited to businesses including SMEs and VCSEs, looking to expand their operations into public sector projects. Companies with experience in managing large-scale recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in adapting to the specialised requirements of the utilities sector, will find this procurement an excellent opportunity to engage in a long-term partnership with a central government public authority. ## Notice The Network Rail Resourcing Team within HR Organisational Capability is looking to procure a supplier to provide a Candidate Management Service to support the recruitment of Graduates, Apprentices and Signalers within Network Rail. This project is aligned to the Network Rail People Strategy outcome of: attracting, developing and retaining dedicated and committed people. This project will achieve this outcome by helping to attract new talent to the business to help grow and future-proof Network Rail. Please access documentation on the Network Rail Bravo, BravoNR Current opportunities page to access the Pre-market engagement documentation. The PME does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned therein, and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to the PME. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any PME event. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by Network Rail will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant procurement regulations depending on the route to market decided. ### Planning Information Documents available on network rail bravo "opportunities section". ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003363-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment ## Release History - 15 Jan 2026 at 10:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003363-2026 - 12 Jan 2026 at 15:19 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002350-2026 - 6 Jan 2026 at 08:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000500-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003363-2026 15th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002350-2026 12th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000500-2026 6th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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