Planning

Journey Planning System

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 11:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Journey Planning System. This initiative is part of a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) aiming to enhance service delivery by assessing new market technologies and features. Their key interest is to understand market trends, supplier capabilities, and potential risks to optimise the system's objectives. The procurement is categorised under services, focusing on areas like database software packages and information technology services. TfL intends for this engagement to also stimulate market interest and carry out a thorough evaluation of the supplier landscape. Suppliers interested in participating should submit a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) by 17:00 on 30 March 2026. The project pertains to the UK region with future contract periods expected from 2028 to 2033.

This tender provides businesses in the software development, IT consulting, and data services industries with a valuable opportunity to engage with TfL and influence the evolving Journey Planning System. Those with innovative solutions and expertise in data services, information systems, or IT planning will find this opportunity particularly promising. Engaging in the preliminary market engagement process allows businesses to showcase their capabilities, potentially securing a role in developing a critical service for London. This is an ideal prospect for firms looking to expand their footprint in the public authority sector, and in doing so, it promises significant business growth and collaboration opportunities within the metropolis's central government initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Journey Planning System

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) relating to the future delivery of Journey Planning System. This engagement aims to gather insight on what new features, functions and technology are available from the market in order to improve our service and fulfil our strategic objectives. TfL would also like to better understand and stimulate the market and supplier appetites, develop understanding of supplier and product capacity and capability, market trends and potential risks and opportunities.

Planning Information

TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise by completing a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). Feedback is requested in relation to the questions in the MSQ. Your feedback is important as it will allow views from the market to inform the development and finalisation of the procurement strategy. TfL would greatly appreciate your feedback in the form of a response to the instructions mentioned in the MSQ document. The feedback we receive will be reviewed, analysed and taken into account in understanding the market appetite, and subsequent possible procurement activity for Journey Planning System for TfL. All responses will be treated confidentially. All responses are provided on a non binding basis and will not be used for selection or exclusion at this point. This exercise does not form part of any formal procurement process. All responses will be carefully considered but will not bind TfL to any particular approach to the procurement, nor will responses be treated as conveying any promise or commitment on the part of the respondent. This engagement will be conducted in line with the principles of equal treatment, non discrimination and proportionality under the Procurement Act 2023. The engagement process consists of the following key steps: 1. Registering Interest - Suppliers who wish to Participate should express their interest by emailing jacobclements@tfl.gov.uk; & v_bredahillman@tfl.gov.uk; and quoting Journey Planning System - MSQ Request. 2. Suppliers to review and complete the MSQ document. If suppliers have any clarifications - email jacobclements@tfl.gov.uk; 3. Suppliers to email the completed MSQ document back to jacobclements@tfl.gov.uk; & v_bredahillman@tfl.gov.uk; in word format before the deadline of 17:00 on 30 March 2026. TfL reserve the right to hold 1-2-1s with suppliers following the submission of the MSQs. We encourage all interested suppliers to take part in this process. Your insights and expertise will be invaluable in shaping our approach. Your insights and expertise will be invaluable in shaping our approach. If you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with via jacobclements@tfl.gov.uk We look forward to hearing from you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017801-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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