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TfL 97139 Driver Quality Monitoring 2026

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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14 May 2026 at 22:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is initiating a procurement process titled "TfL 97139 Driver Quality Monitoring 2026" aimed at ensuring and promoting safe bus driving through the assessment of driver performance. This project falls under the services category within the education and training industry, specifically targeting Driver Quality Monitoring (DQM). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period commencing on 1st April 2027 and concluding on 31st March 2030. Key communications regarding this tender are expected by 21st July 2026. The contract is set to take place in London, with TfL's office located at 5 Endeavour Square, E20 1JN, London. Planned as a public undertaking, the procurement method focuses on future tendering opportunities with a legal framework aligned with UK Public Contracts Regulations (2023/54).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in providing education and training services, particularly those focused on assessing and improving professional driving standards. It is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in safety assessments and staff training in the transport sector. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for covert monitoring and performance reporting, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, are well positioned to benefit from this project. Engaging with TfL’s Driver Quality Monitoring project not only contributes to urban safety but also allows access to future projects within the public transport sector, fostering business growth and reputation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfL 97139 Driver Quality Monitoring 2026

Notice Description

Driver Quality Monitoring (DQM) is a safety critical service. TfL funds DQM to ensure and promote safe bus driving through an objective assessment of driving standards. DQM involves assessors covertly boarding a bus while in service and conducting a circa 20-minute assessment scoring the driver's performance against a comprehensive list of categories. The categories include braking, acceleration, steering, respect for traffic signals and a range of safety-related issues.The assessor produces a report which consists of a score between 1 and 4 for each category and a small commentary - this is made available online for garage managers to discuss with the driver. TfL and the bus companies also use DQM to monitor trends by route, garage, and operator across the network.The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 places a duty on all authorities to do all they can to prevent crime and disorder. The operation of DQM is believed to result in an increase in driving standards and driver behaviour theref

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069989
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044705-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training 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
21 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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

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