Provision of Online Retailing WebTIS Services

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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15 Jun 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Transport UK East Midlands Limited is titled "Provision of Online Retailing WebTIS Services" and pertains to the services industry category. The procurement, which focused on internet retailing services for rail ticket purchases, falls under a direct award method. The process was completed, with Trainline.com Limited being the awarded supplier. Taking place in the East Midlands, UK, this contract covers the period from 27th July 2026 to 26th July 2028. Key locations associated with the contract include London, where the buying organisation is based. The procurement rationale includes criteria such as the extension of previously supplied services where changing suppliers would incur significant technical differences or cost duplications.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support, particularly those with experience in the transport industry. Given the direct award nature, businesses that can demonstrate unique capabilities aligned with Transport UK East Midlands Limited's needs stand to benefit significantly. The completion of this process highlights the importance of maintaining key partnerships and harnessing industry-specific technical expertise to meet complex requirements efficiently. Therefore, businesses equipped to provide seamless integration and innovative solutions in alignment with existing service frameworks will find this tender valuable for establishing long-term growth in the public transport retail sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Online Retailing WebTIS Services

Notice Description

Provision of internet retailing services for the purchase of rail tickets

Procurement Information

The following criteria are met under PA23 to support the justification of this direct award: Schedule 8, Paragraph 8 7. Additional goods, services or works Modification is permitted on this ground if: * it is for goods, service or works that are additional to (which would include a repetition of) goods, services or works already provided for in the contract; and * using a different supplier would result in the supply of goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, those already provided for in the contract; and * the contracting authority considers that the difference or incompatibility would result in: * disproportionate technical differences in operation or maintenance or other significant inconvenience; and * substantial duplication of costs for the authority The modification will not change the overall nature of the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056163-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,420,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAINLINE.COM

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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