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Summary

OCID:
Published by:: DFT
Authority ID:: AA24029
Publication date:: 21 May 2016
Deadline date:: 27 September 2019
Notice type:: Qualification
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Updated- Rail Franchise Schedule And Programme.

This document sets out the updated Rail Franchise schedule, with the key dates, as well as how to compete.

This notice replaces the Annual Programme PIN, and individual franchise competition PINs. There will continue to be separate PINs issued for Direct Awards.

Aims of the Rail Franchising Programme.

Through franchising, the Department aims to encourage a flourishing, competitive passenger rail market which secures high-performing, value for money services for passengers and taxpayers whilst driving cost effectiveness. We aim to stimulate innovation in order to advance our vision of a world-class railway that creates opportunity for people and businesses, including by promoting continuous improvements in passenger experience and boosting the efficiency and sustainability of the railway.

In particular, our competitions will be aimed at achieving:

— A railway in which passengers are understood and their needs placed at the centre of business planning and operations;

— An excellent experience for passengers, with customer service, train and station facilities and journey information, particularly during disruption, that exceed their expectations;

— Seamless travel for all, through improvements in accessibility;

— Increased capacity and improved demand planning, alongside the development of existing markets and the cultivation of new ones;

— Better, simpler door-to-door journeys, including through greater interconnectivity between rail and other modes of transport;

— An ever-safer environment for passengers and all those who work on the railway, by maintaining and improving health and safety standards;

— The smooth implementation of major infrastructure and rolling stock projects and the full realisation of the benefits they offer;

— An increase in the long term value of the railways through investment, cost efficiency and improved management;

— An industry which is sustainable and a reduction in its environmental impact;

— An industry which is joined up and works collaboratively with its members, including small and medium enterprises, and with local and national stakeholders to achieve benefits for all, including broad-ranging socio economic benefits for communities and for the country as a whole.

Passenger Services is investigating a range of work streams to maintain an improved franchising market conditions. Further analysis, consultations and commercial engagement is ongoing, but our initial thinking is indicated on the published schedule including:

— East-West — There is a potential for future expansion to link services between Bletchley, Oxford, Aylesbury and Bicester. In light of this potential future expansion, we are considering introducing this East-West rail network as a new small franchise to help stimulate commercial interest and new entrants into the market place.

— Franchise services into London interact powerfully with the provision of new housing and the creation of new jobs, as well as enhancing people's quality of life with growth across London and South East set to continue. To address these issues, we are proposing to establish a partnership between DfT and TFL that will provide joined up strategic direction and management of rail passenger service across London and South East. The joint DfT and TfL prospectus starts to sets out the potential changes/remapping of the current franchises into London (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/rail-passenger-services-in-london-and-the-south-east-a-new-approach).

— Great Western — Potentially being considered for re-mapping. A Peninsula Rail Task Force study is expected to conclude 2016. The Department will consider remapping in light of the recommendations.

— TSGN is the largest franchise and the Thameslink Programme should have been fully implemented by the start of the new franchise. The De

Full notice text

QUALIFICATION SYSTEM - UTILITIES

This notice is a call for competition: Yes

Section I: Contracting Entity

I.1)

Name, Address and Contact Point(s)

Official Name: Rail Group — Passenger Services, Department for Transport
Postal Address: Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
Town: London	Postal Code: SW1P 4DR	Country: UK
For the attention of: Gillian Underwood	Telephone:
E-Mail: pqqpassport@railexecutive.gsi.gov.uk	Fax:
General Address of the contracting entity (URL): https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport Address of the buyer profile (URL):

Further information concerning the qualification system can be obtained at:	As in above mentioned contact point(s) Other: Please complete Annex A.I
Further documentation can be obtained at:	As in above mentioned contact point(s) Other: Please complete Annex A.II
Requests to participate or candidatures must be sent to:	As in above mentioned contact point(s) Other: Please complete Annex A.III

I.2)

Main activity or activities of the contracting entity

	Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
	Electricity
	Exploration and extraction of gas and oil
	Exploration and extraction of coal and other solid fuels
	Water
	Postal services
	Railway services
	Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services
	Port-related activities
	Airport-related activities

Section II: Object of the qualification system

II.1)

Title attributed to the qualification system by the contracting entity

Rail Franchising PQQ Passport.

II.2)

Type of contract

ServicesService category: 18

II.3)

Description of the works, services or goods to be procured through the qualification system