Planning

Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) Concession

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 20:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for London, is at the planning stage for a concession contract titled "Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) Concession". This process is categorised under supporting and auxiliary transport services within the services industry and is located in London, UK. Key dates to note include the publication date of the pipeline notice on 14th May 2026, with a future notice expected by 30th September 2026. The planned contracting period is set to begin on 9th July 2027 and conclude on 8th July 2034. The buyer, Transport for London, is a public undertaking located at 5 Endeavour Square, London, with Paul Booth as the contact point for further inquiries.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services and travel agency sectors, presenting a chance to engage in a long-term project with a primary public transportation authority. The planned concession contract, which pertains to the administration of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, is particularly suited for enterprises that specialise in supporting and auxiliary transport services. Companies with expertise in this field, aiming to expand their portfolio and enhance their visibility in the public sector, would benefit considerably from competing in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) Concession

Notice Description

Concession contract for services related to the administration of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069970
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044679-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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
30 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jul 2027 - 8 Jul 2034 Over 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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