Tender

Ad Hoc Qualitative and Quantitative Research

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

13 Apr 2026 at 16:48

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 15:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) initiated a procurement process for "Ad Hoc Qualitative and Quantitative Research" under the services category, with the main procurement category being research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement, initially planned to cover areas such as customer service, urban environment, and accessibility, was set to commence on 18 August 2026 and end by 17 August 2029, with a potential extension to 2030. However, the tender was withdrawn as of 13 April 2026 due to a strategic decision favouring the use of the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. This process was managed from their head office at 5 Endeavour Square, London, UK.

This tender initially presented growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and development services. The areas covered promised diverse scopes for businesses focusing on data analytics, consultancy, and public sector insights, potentially leading to extended engagement in supporting transportation projects and policy-making in London. Despite its cancellation, the ongoing demand within the broader framework of government research contracts suggests continuing opportunities for suitably positioned businesses to engage with public sector demand through alternative channels such as dynamic purchasing systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ad Hoc Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Notice Description

Ad hoc qualitative and quantitative research which can support TfL/GLA to understand both the breadth and depth of a variety of themes including customer information provision, staff service to customers, fares, ticketing and changes, urban realm and built environment, healthy streets topics, safety and security, travel demand management, vehicle or service development, freight, disability, accessibility and inclusion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033477-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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