Planning

Oyster Concessionary Scheme Check and Send Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 21:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Transport for London, focuses on the "Oyster Concessionary Scheme Check and Send Services" in the services industry category. Detailed planning is underway, with the procurement aimed at delivering identification and verification services for Oyster Concessionary Products. These services will include counter service operations for physical identification and verification checks, supporting the eligibility confirmation for TfL concessionary travel products. Located in London, this initiative is at the Planning stage, with key dates such as the future notice date on 27th May 2027 and the contract period set to commence on 30th June 2028, concluding on 29th June 2033. This procurement process follows the legal basis outlined in UK legislation 2023/54 and is planned as per standard procurement protocols.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing administrative and social security services, particularly those with expertise in identity and verification processes. Businesses equipped with innovative counter service solutions and those experienced in handling high-volume customer interactions would be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. Engaging in this tender could allow such businesses to expand their service portfolios, establish a foothold in public sector contracting, and foster collaboration with a significant public undertaking like Transport for London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oyster Concessionary Scheme Check and Send Services

Notice Description

Identification and verification services for our Oyster Concessionary Products on behalf of TfL. This is a counter service, including physical ID and verification checks to confirm eligibility for TfL concessionary travel products.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06997f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044694-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security 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
27 May 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2028 - 29 Jun 2033 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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