Award

Webinar Programme Support

TRANSPORT FOCUS

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Award

03 Feb 2026 at 10:13

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 17:44

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Transport Focus, located at 10th floor, 25 Cabot Square, London, culminated in the award of the contract for the 'Webinar Programme Support' to Thomas Ableman Limited, trading as Freewheeling. This contract, under the services category, involves the design, development, and delivery of two webinars focusing on creating a customer-centric railway. The procurement utilised an open method below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract was signed on 16th January 2026, with an active period commencing on 23rd January 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026, extendable upon agreement. The project supports Transport Focus's strategic priorities amidst upcoming rail reforms, scheduled to influence policies through innovative transportation concepts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business management consultancy and related services, particularly those with experience in public transport and webinars. SMEs that have demonstrated capability in designing and executing public events with a focus on rail and broader public transport systems are ideally suited to this opportunity. The contract's emphasis on thought leadership and policy influence provides a platform for businesses to showcase expertise and potentially shape future transport policies. Engaging in this project can enhance visibility and credibility, positioning successful bidders as key players in contributing to the evolution of the UK's public transport landscape.

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Notice Title

Webinar Programme Support

Notice Description

The design, development and delivery of 2 webinars around creating a customer centric railway.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If webinar programme is delayed or further support with webinars required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f53f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009308-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOCUS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS ABLEMAN LIMITED (TRADING AS FREEWHEELING

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