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Suppliers Information Event (Market Engagement) for T1379: Validation and enhancement of train driver psychometric assessment, selection, and recruitment for modern train operations in GB Rail.

Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 12:09.

Opportunity overview

RSSB has recently published the procurement project T1379: Validation and enhancement of train driver psychometric assessment, selection, and recruitment for modern train operations in GB Rail. The appointed supplier will 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. Further information on the specification for the T1379 project can be found in the attached specifications. Prospective tenderers are invited to join an online (Microsoft Teams) suppliers information event ONLINE (Microsoft Teams) 14:00 – 15:00 Thursday 6th November 2025. This will consist of presentations about the project from the RSSB project team and technical leads (approximately 60 minutes) with a Q&A session (up to 60 minutes). Prospective tenderers are strongly encouraged to attend the event if they can. If you are seeking to attend the suppliers information event, please could you email Christopher.sargeant@rssb.co.uk the names of your attendee’s by the end of Wednesday 5th November 2025. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=991235768

Classification

  • CPV73110000 — Research services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05d881
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Contract period

Ends
22 Dec 2027, 23:59
Starts
22 Dec 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
070271-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
31 Oct 2025, 19:05

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
6 Nov 2025, 23:59
Description
Suppliers information event to be held virtually.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PVGN-9767-BLPT
Name
Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI31
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC3M 5AD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
25 Fenchurch Avenue,

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicUndertaking
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public undertaking

Identifier

Id
PVGN-9767-BLPT
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Procurement Team
Telephone
+44 2031425651

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI31 · EC3M 5AD · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05d881-2025-10-31T19:05:08ZPreliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·