Planning

Cash in Transit contract 2027-31

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 19:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of re-procuring its Cash in Transit contract for the period 2027-2031. This contract involves the collection and secure depositing of cash from London Underground stations, as well as some DLR and bus stations. The tender is classified under the services category, specifically within business services, covering aspects such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process is set to move forward with key dates including the future notice date anticipated on 15 August 2026. The planned contract period begins on 30 April 2027 and ends on 29 April 2031, and is located primarily within London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of managing cash logistics securely and efficiently across numerous sites. It is suitable for SMEs looking to expand their operations in the transport sector. The contracting process is a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in similar services to leverage their expertise in a high-profile contract with a prominent public organisation like Transport for London. The procurement is planned, providing potential contractors ample time to prepare competitive proposals for the upcoming opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cash in Transit contract 2027-31

Notice Description

This project is for the re-procurement of the Cash in Transit contract 2027-31. The contract covers cash collection from of all of TfL's London Underground stations as well as some DLR and Bus Stations, including safely depositing the cash.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069962
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044662-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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