Future Bus Systems 2 - Bus Contracts Management System solution

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

17 May 2026 at 18:59

PlanningUpdate

16 Dec 2025 at 21:23

Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport for London (TfL) aims to implement a new Bus Contracts Management System (BCMS) under the title "Future Bus Systems 2 - Bus Contracts Management System solution." The initiative is guided by the need to replace the current BCMS, which has been in place for over two decades. The process falls under the "services" industry category, focusing on IT services like consulting and software development. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an Industry Day planned for 13th February 2026 at Palaestra House, London, providing insights and guidance on the procurement timeline. Companies interested should register by 6th February 2026. The notice for this has been publicly communicated as of 17th May 2026, with future communications planned for August 2026.

This procurement process offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and systems configuration. It is particularly open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), inviting participation from a variety of technology providers who can deliver modern, flexible, and efficient solutions. Businesses capable of providing a configurable system with improved user interfaces and supporting data services with modern APIs would be well-suited to compete. This opportunity not only prompts potential collaboration with TfL but also positions participants to influence the future technological landscape of public transport operations in London and beyond.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Future Bus Systems 2 - Bus Contracts Management System solution

Notice Description

P&C Technology ref: ICT14223 - The project was established in Autumn 2022 to explore a replacement of the current BCMS (Bus Contract Management Solution). The solution had been on the TfL estate for twenty (20) plus years. The BCMS Solution is classed as Business Critical and is responsible for all contractual payments to Bus Operators.

Planning Information

To support supplier preparation for the Bus Contract Management System Transport for London will host an Industry Day as part of preliminary market engagement. Please NOTE: Transport for London previously published a notice under PCR2015: T01: Prior Information Notice for Public Service Contract Notice Identifier: 2024/S 000-002777. This Industry Day builds on that earlier engagement and provides updated information aligned with the new Procurement Act. The Industry Day will provide: • An overview of the upcoming procurement opportunity. • Guidance on the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and process. • A Q&A session to clarify requirements. Attendance is voluntary and will not influence the formal evaluation process. Prior to the event, TfL will require all participants to sign a confidentiality agreement, which will be provided once attendance is confirmed. To ensure fairness, all event materials and a consolidated Q&A will be published on the Central Digital Platform following the session Event Title: Future Bus System 2 Industry Day Date: Friday 13th February 2026 Time: 9am-5pm Format: In-person Venue: Palaestra House, Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 9JU Purpose: Overview of requirements, Q&A, and guidance and the procurement timeline Registration Please send an email to FBS2ProcurementandCommercial@tfl.gov.uk confirming the following details; *Contact details: Name, Surname, Company and contact email address *Name, Surname, Company of all attendees * any additional requirements, Deadline to Register Friday 6th February 2026 Notes Published to the central digital Platform: Friday 27th February 2026 (Estimated) Notes • Presentation slides and a consolidated Q&A will be published on the Central Digital Platform after the event. • No supplier will gain an unfair advantage; information shared will be made equally available to all. • Suppliers may submit clarification questions to FBS2ProcurementandCommercial@tfl.gov.uk by Friday 6th February 2026 • When registering please let us know If you have any additional requirements-such as accessibility needs, technical arrangements, or other considerations so we can make the necessary provisions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f632
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045167-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2028 - 30 Jun 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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