Planning

Temporary Workers for Planned Closures

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 22:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL), located at 5 Endeavour Square, London, has announced a planned procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for the provision of temporary workers to assist during planned station and track closures. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with the CPV code 79000000. The contract is scheduled to start on 2nd November 2028 and conclude by 1st November 2033. Key roles required include Customer Information Assistants, Supervisors, and Luggage Porters. The Future Notice Date for further communication is 2nd November 2027.

This procurement offers ample opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services or workforce management to expand their portfolio by partnering with a prominent public entity. Companies with expertise in providing temporary staffing solutions, especially those familiar with the transport sector, will find this tender particularly relevant. Offering a managed service to facilitate smooth customer journeys during temporary closures aligns well with the needs of firms adept in customer service and operations management. This collaboration not only promises to enhance business growth but also to amplify the visibility and credibility of participating organisations through their association with a high-profile client like TfL.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Workers for Planned Closures

Notice Description

From time to time, it is necessary for TfL to carry out planned closures of stations and track for engineering works and/or improvements. When such closures take place TfL require temporary workers to assist customers in carrying out their journeys.The temporary worker roles TfL are looking for as part of the managed service are Customer Information Assistants (CIAs), Customer Information Assistant Supervisors (CIASs) and Luggage Porters (LPs).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069988
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044703-2026
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

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
2 Nov 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2028 - 1 Nov 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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