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Rail Safety and Standards Board: 1067273293 T1419 Creating neuroinclusive principles to maximise train driver performance

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

Notice Summary
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
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UK4: Tender notice Published 17/09/2026

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