Rail Safety and Standards Board is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
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| Title: | 1067273293 T1419 Creating neuroinclusive principles to maximise train driver performance |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Rail Safety and Standards Board |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Below threshold - Open competition |
| Short Description: | RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research to develop neuroinclusive principles that support train driver performance. The project will examine how train driver training, development, competence management and related workplace activities can be designed and delivered in a more neuroinclusive way, while maintaining safety-critical competence requirements. The research will consider current industry practice, barriers experienced by neurodivergent drivers, practical adjustments and inclusive design approaches, and how these can be implemented consistently across the rail industry. The scope includes passenger, freight and On-Track Machine drivers and focuses on non-driving activities such as training, briefings, feedback, competence assessments and related workplace environments. |
| Published: | 17/09/2026 13:30 |
1067273293 T1419 Creating neuroinclusive principles to maximise train driver performance
Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- RSSB
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PVGN-9767-BLPT
- Address:
25 Fenchurch Avenue, London
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:
Below threshold - open competition- Dynamic market:
- Not provided
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- 1067273293 T1419 Creating neuroinclusive principles to maximise train driver performance
- Reference number:
- 1067273293
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research to develop neuroinclusive principles that support train driver performance. The project will examine how train driver training, development, competence management and related workplace activities can be designed and delivered in a more neuroinclusive way, while maintaining safety-critical competence requirements.
The research will consider current industry practice, barriers experienced by neurodivergent drivers, practical adjustments and inclusive design approaches, and how these can be implemented consistently across the rail industry. The scope includes passenger, freight and On-Track Machine drivers and focuses on non-driving activities such as training, briefings, feedback, competence assessments and related workplace environments.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./5MU3T69P75
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5MU3T69P75 - Total value (estimated):
GBP 80,000 excluding VAT
GBP 96,000 including VAT
Description
- Description:
- Not provided
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 09/11/2026 to 08/08/2027
- CPV classifications:
73110000 - Research services.- Contract can be extended:
- No
- Delivery regions:
Not provided- Award criteria:
Name: W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology / Weighting: 35
Name: W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise / Weighting: 25
Name: W4 Project management: Planning and engagement / Weighting: 15
Name: W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities / Weighting: 5
Name: W6 Cost of project / Weighting: 20
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Submission
- Enquiry deadline:
- 28/09/2026 Time: 12:00
- Tender submission deadline:
- 12/10/2026 Time: 12:00
- Submission address and any special instructions:
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5MU3T69P75
- An electronic auction will be used:
No
Other information
- Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Technical ability conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):
- Not provided
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
- Not provided
- A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:
- No
Other organisations
Not provided