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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

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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: UK7: Contract details 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: 03/02/2026 10:18
UK7: Contract details notice Published 03/02/2026

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


Contracting Authorities





Contracting authority:

RSSB


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PVGN-9767-BLPT


Address:


25 Fenchurch Avenue
London
EC3M 5AD
UK


Contact name:

Henry Ojo


Email:

henry.ojo@rssb.co.uk


Telephone:

020 3142 5351


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

BODY_PUBLIC


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

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


Reference number:

989217422


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


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.
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Total value (estimated):


GBP 250,000 excluding VAT

GBP 300,000 including VAT






Contract value:

GBP 300,000 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

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


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 284,295 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

No


Award decision date:

12/12/2025


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

06/01/2026


Contract dates (estimated):

07/01/2026 to 06/01/2028


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


73110000 - Research services.



Delivery regions:


Not provided



Supplier




Supplier:

Work Psychology Limited


Companies House:

06390598


Address:


4 Henley Way
Lincoln
LN6 3QR
UK


Email:

henry.ojo@rssb.co.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No





Key performance indicators:


Not provided


Associated documents:


Not provided




Other organisations


Not provided