Rail Safety and Standards Board: 989217422 T1379- Validation and enhancement of train driver psychometric assessment, selection and recruitment for modern train operations in GB Rail

Rail Safety and Standards Board is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary

Title:	989217422 T1379- Validation and enhancement of train driver psychometric assessment, selection and recruitment for modern train operations in GB Rail
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	Rail Safety and Standards Board
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Above threshold - Open procedure
Short Description:	This research aims to conduct a comprehensive validation study of the train driver selection process that is used in GB Rail by all rail companies that employ mainline train drivers. This covers passenger operators, freight operators and infrastructure contractors. It will focus on both the standardised and non-standardised elements of train driver selection and be separated into two distinct phases. We consider a phase distinction to be important given the fundamental differences that exist between the two elements of train driver selection and the required outputs for each. There will be a stage gate review between phase 1 and phase 2 to enable review and reflection of the findings and recommendations, considering any additions or adaptions to phase 2 before commencement.
Published:	23/10/2025 17:32

This opportunity is currently OPEN. To respond to the opportunity, please click Register Interest and follow the on-screen instructions.

View Full Notice

UK-London: Research services.

Scope

Description: This research aims to conduct a comprehensive validation study of the train driver selection process that is used in GB Rail by all rail companies that employ mainline train drivers. This covers passenger operators, freight operators and infrastructure contractors.
It will focus on both the standardised and non-standardised elements of train driver selection and be separated into two distinct phases. We consider a phase distinction to be important given the fundamental differences that exist between the two elements of train driver selection and the required outputs for each. There will be a stage gate review between phase 1 and phase 2 to enable review and reflection of the findings and recommendations, considering any additions or adaptions to phase 2 before commencement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./9789E8Q9UB

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9789E8Q9UB

Total value (estimated):

GBP 250,000 excluding VAT GBP 300,000 including VAT

Description

Contract dates (estimated)
15/01/2026 to 15/01/2028
CPV Classifications:
73110000 - Research services.

Contract can be extended:
No

Extension Date:

Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: W4 Project management: Planning and engagement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: W6 Cost of project / Weighting: 15

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 14/11/2025 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 04/12/2025 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 18/12/2025

Procedure

Procedure type: Open procedure

Contracting authority

       RSSB, PVGN-9767-BLPT
       25 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD, United Kingdom
       Tel. 020 3142 5351, Email: henryojo93@gmail.com
       Contact: Henry Ojo

Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None