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title: "Strategic Safety Management Programme (SSMP) Training For DFTO"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf8a"
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buyer: "DFT OPERATOR LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# Strategic Safety Management Programme (SSMP) Training For DFTO

Buyer: DFT OPERATOR LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf8a

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## Summary

DFT Operator Limited, a public undertaking based in London, has completed the procurement process for the delivery of a Strategic Safety Management Programme (SSMP) Training. The tender involved the provision of comprehensive training courses focusing on rail-specific safety governance for senior staff. This procurement, categorised under business and management consultancy services and staff training services, utilised a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature. The contract was awarded to Arthur D. Little Limited, with training expected to commence between 16 June 2026 and 15 June 2027 in the United Kingdom. The contract was officially signed on 16 June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and training services, especially those with expertise in safety governance and leadership responsibilities. Large-scale businesses similar to Arthur D. Little Limited, with capabilities in delivering detailed and industry-focused training programmes, stand to benefit considerably. The contract underscores the potential for growth in niche consultancy services focusing on the transportation sector, offering insights into safety and management fields that are critical for rail operations.

## Notice

Provision of a Strategic Safety Management Programme (SSMP) training course for senior staff, including pre-delivery preparation, two-day in-person course delivery, and post-course evaluation. The training focuses on rail-specific safety governance, leadership responsibilities, and practical application through real-world scenarios. [DFTO CON 0...Form.docx | PDF]

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060954-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFT OPERATOR 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARTHUR D. LITTLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 16:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060954-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060954-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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