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Passenger Demand Forecasting Council

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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01 Oct 2025 at 09:21

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11 Aug 2025 at 08:20

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07 Aug 2025 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has completed a direct award procurement process for the "Passenger Demand Forecasting Council" subscription, managed under the concession regime. The contract, which commenced on 1st October 2025 and will run until 30th September 2028, was awarded to ATOC Limited for a gross value of £74,842.80. This subscription is essential for informing discussions surrounding the potential transfer of control over more National Rail services to TfL. The procurement falls under the service category, specifically targeting software packages, information systems, data services, and subscription services. The procurement process was facilitated by a direct award as the services could only be provided by the Rail Delivery Group, reflecting technical and intellectual property exclusivity.

This procurement presents limited growth opportunities for new businesses, as the direct award process was necessitated by the unique capacity of the Rail Delivery Group to fulfil the specific requirements. Consequently, while larger businesses with specialised skills in data services and subscription management in the rail industry might consider preparing for potential future similar opportunities, this contract specifically offers a narrow field of engagement due to its bespoke nature and existing supplier relationship. Companies focusing on technological and data solutions for public transport authorities may find it advantageous to observe the developments and explore how similar niche opportunities can be approached when they arise.

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Notice Title

Passenger Demand Forecasting Council

Notice Description

Subscription payment for full membership of the Passenger Demand Forecasting Council This data is particularly useful to inform discussions over the potential transfer of control over more National Rail services to TfL from the DfT. The transfer of the Great Northern services operating to and from Moorgate was in the current Mayor's 2021 manifesto but no progress has been made on it since the Pandemic started.

Procurement Information

A Direct Award is required because this subscription can only be procured from one supplier, the Rail Delivery Group (RDG). No other supplier can offer these services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058384
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061178-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72300000 - Data services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,369 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£62,369 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ATOC

RAIL DELIVERY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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