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Provision of Train Driver Training Services

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Deadline
124 days left
July 29, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
017487-2026
Value
£900,000
Location
Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 26, 2026

Deadline for Questions

July 22, 2026

Submission Deadline

July 29, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 29, 2026

Budget
£900,000
Duration
12 months
Location
Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

This procurement is for the supply of Train Driver Trainers to support Business Plan Commitments relating to the operation of the Railways. Train Driver Training Services are required to support the recruitment and deployment of train drivers safely into the operational environment.

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Requirements & Qualifications

5 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for Train Driver Training Services is generally well-structured with clear basic information and a defined value. However, it lacks specific details on evaluation criteria and mandatory requirements, and the submission process relies heavily on an external portal.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to basic legal requirements by providing a reference number, organization, and CPV code. The procedure is identified as 'Competitive flexible procedure'. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria and potential issues with the submission deadline's proximity to the contract start date could raise minor compliance concerns.

Missing evaluation criteria
Contract start date coincides with submission deadline
Clarity80/100

The description of the service is clear, outlining the need for train driver trainers to support operational requirements. The CPV code is appropriate. However, the lack of explicit details regarding mandatory, eligibility, technical, financial, and submission requirements within the provided text reduces overall clarity.

No specific mandatory exclusion grounds listed
No specific eligibility requirements listed
Completeness70/100

Essential information such as the title, organization, estimated value, and contract duration is present. The CPV code and NUTS code are provided. However, the absence of content in the tender documents and the lack of detailed requirements in the AI-extracted sections indicate a lack of completeness in the publicly available information.

No document content available
Missing detailed requirements in AI-extracted sections
Fairness85/100

The tender is open, and the estimated value is disclosed, promoting transparency. The use of a competitive flexible procedure suggests an intention for fair competition. However, the reliance on an external e-sourcing portal for full access and response, without clear evaluation criteria, could be perceived as less than fully transparent.

Reliance on external portal for full access and response
Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality65/100

The tender specifies an e-submission process via a provided URL, which is a positive aspect. The contract duration is clear. However, the contract start date being the same as the submission deadline is impractical and illogical. Information on financing is not explicitly provided.

Contract start date identical to submission deadline
Financing information not explicitly provided
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and deadlines are populated. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The dates provided, while problematic in their overlap, are logically present.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded, which limits the assessment of sustainability criteria.

Not green procurement
No social criteria mentioned

Strengths

Clear title, reference, and organization
Estimated value and CPV code provided
Open procedure with competitive flexible process
E-submission facilitated via portal

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
Contract start date identical to submission deadline
Lack of detailed requirements in AI-extracted sections
No explicit sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Clarify evaluation criteria and the process for their application.
2. Adjust the contract start date to allow for a reasonable period after the submission deadline.
3. Provide more detailed information on mandatory, eligibility, technical, and financial requirements within the tender documentation.

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