Planning

Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

12 Jan 2021 at 09:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement" is initiated by Transport for London (TfL), specifically through its subsidiary, London Bus Services Limited. This opportunity falls under the category of "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services" and is located in London, United Kingdom. Currently, the initiative is in the planning stage and will involve early engagement, with an engagement end date set for 10 January 2022. Key documents related to this tender, including a market engagement notice, were published on 12 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to deliver specialised transport services. Companies in the transportation sector, logistics, and those with experience in providing services to London’s public organisations will be particularly well-suited to participate. The planned incorporation of a standstill period post-award notification also allows bidders the chance to engage with the decision-making process, thereby encouraging competitive responses and enhancing contractor accountability.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement

Notice Description

London Bus Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). TfL is a complex organisation operating both as a functional body of the Greater London Authority (GLA) under the direction of the Mayor of London and as a provider of transport. Further information on TfL can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk. The contract or contracts (if any) resulting ultimately from this notice may be awarded by, and may be for the benefit of London Bus Services Limited, TfL and/or any of its other subsidiaries. London Bus Services Limited reserves the right to award any contract in whole or in part or not at all as a result of this notice. London Bus services Limited, TfL and/or any of its subsidiaries shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any bidders in responding to this notice or in tendering for related contract(s) Additional information: London Bus Services Limited will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on any award of a contract is communicated to tenderers. That information will provide full information on any award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge award decisions before a contract is entered into. The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI2006 No 6) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e2c1b29-fd8d-4687-bd72-5ca18280ec2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d276a5-2a39-4dd4-a5bf-038658883919
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Phil Thornton
Contact Email
railreplacementgroup@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8NJ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-1e2c1b29-fd8d-4687-bd72-5ca18280ec2b-2021-01-12T09:13:53Z",
    "date": "2021-01-12T09:13:53Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-1e2c1b29-fd8d-4687-bd72-5ca18280ec2b",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "title": "Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement",
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Engagement end date",
                "type": "engagement",
                "dueDate": "2022-01-10T23:59:59Z"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "description": "Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d276a5-2a39-4dd4-a5bf-038658883919",
                "datePublished": "2021-01-12T09:13:53Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "2021/01/11(1)",
        "title": "Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement",
        "description": "London Bus Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). TfL is a complex organisation operating both as a functional body of the Greater London Authority (GLA) under the direction of the Mayor of London and as a provider of transport. Further information on TfL can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk. The contract or contracts (if any) resulting ultimately from this notice may be awarded by, and may be for the benefit of London Bus Services Limited, TfL and/or any of its other subsidiaries. London Bus Services Limited reserves the right to award any contract in whole or in part or not at all as a result of this notice. London Bus services Limited, TfL and/or any of its subsidiaries shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any bidders in responding to this notice or in tendering for related contract(s) Additional information: London Bus Services Limited will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on any award of a contract is communicated to tenderers. That information will provide full information on any award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge award decisions before a contract is entered into. The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI2006 No 6) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)",
        "status": "planning",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60130000",
            "description": "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/5WZu8KXU",
            "name": "Transport for London",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Transport for London",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/5WZu8KXU"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "197 Blackfriars Road",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "postalCode": "SE1 8NJ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Phil Thornton",
                "email": "railreplacementgroup@tfl.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.tfl.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/5WZu8KXU",
        "name": "Transport for London"
    }
}