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Oyster Cards Contact Handling Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for 'Oyster Cards Contact Handling Services' has been completed, with Transport for London as the buying organisation managing this tender. The project involves providing contact handling services, including telephony and written correspondence, as part of the Oyster Card scheme, classified under telephone-answering services. This process, using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, is located in London, United Kingdom, and has a contract period from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2029. Transport for London awarded the contract to Capita PLC on May 16, 2025, with a contract value of £11,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses, such as Capita PLC, to support Transport for London’s infrastructure and service operations. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, firms with robust capabilities in telephony and customer correspondence services would be well-positioned to engage in similar procurement projects. Engaging in such contracts could help companies expand their operational footprint and secure substantial business with a leading metropolitan transport authority which could drive further business growth and sector influence.

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Notice Title

Oyster Cards Contact Handling Services

Notice Description

Awarded contract for the provision of Contact Handling Services, including a proportion of both telephony and written correspondence, for Transport for London's Oyster Card scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91d84afc-184f-47f3-9023-215af3c78bac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/099f7c25-2a21-4b55-a115-2fa6c6d0a71c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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