--- title: "SITS: Predictive Capability" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2417e723-4c62-432a-abca-5e964b0b02af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2417e723-4c62-432a-abca-5e964b0b02af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2417e723-4c62-432a-abca-5e964b0b02af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2417e723-4c62-432a-abca-5e964b0b02af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2024-08-16" --- # SITS: Predictive Capability Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2417e723-4c62-432a-abca-5e964b0b02af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2417e723-4c62-432a-abca-5e964b0b02af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2417e723-4c62-432a-abca-5e964b0b02af.json) ## Summary Transport for London (TfL) has initiated a planning stage for the procurement process titled "SITS: Predictive Capability," aimed at procuring a system within the Software Package and Information Systems industry category. The procurement involves additional classifications such as support services for road transport and IT services including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process is currently in the early market engagement stage, with key engagement ending on 1 November 2024. The procurement location is primarily London, with the postal code E20 1JN being specified. Interested suppliers are invited to participate by expressing their interest via email, with responses to the Market Sounding Questionnaire due by midday on the aforementioned date. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to influence and shape the procurement strategy of TfL for a predictive system. Companies specializing in software development, IT consulting, road transport support services, or related fields would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process allows businesses to demonstrate their innovative capabilities and align their offerings with TfL's requirements, potentially leading to future contract opportunities. By participating in the market engagement, businesses can secure a better understanding of the procurement landscape and position themselves strategically for upcoming tenders within TfL. ## Notice TfL wishes to invite potential suppliers to help shape how it might define, procure and contract for a SITS Predictive System. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to notify the market of TfL's intention to carry out early market engagement to assess the current market capabilities and appetite for the requirement, and to provide details of how the early market engagement process is to be conducted. TfL, at any time through this market engagement process and, at its sole discretion, may enter into discussions with respondents to this PIN. Feedback from respondents will assist TfL in understanding the current supply market considerations for the SITS Predictive System and inform the continued development of the procurement strategy for any potential future contract(s). Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement process and view all associated documents including the Market Brochure and Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) should send an email to PredictiveCapability@tfl.gov.uk to express interest and provide appropriate contact details. Responses to the MSQ should be sent to PredictiveCapability@tfl.gov.uk and are politely requested by no later than midday on 01 November 2024. TfL reserves the right to make changes to this advertisement without notice and without reason at any time. Additional information: TfL will manage the early market engagement process in an open and transparent manner to maximise the possible benefits. Response or non-response of the MSQ will not preclude or disadvantage/advantage any involvement in any potential future procurement activity. However, direct or indirect canvassing of any TfL employee or agent concerning this requirement, or any attempt to procure information from any TfL employee or agent concerning this Prior Information Notice outside of the formal process described in this document may result in disqualification from consideration for any future procurement activity. This Prior Information Notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting a market engagement exercise and does not constitute any commitment by TfL to undertake any public procurement exercise in the future. TfL will not enter into a contract based solely on the responses to this Prior Information Notice and no information contained in this document or in any communication made between TfL and any interested party in connection with this shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract shall be offered. TfL is under no obligation to follow up this market engagement exercise in any way or with any interested parties. TfL is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this market engagement exercise. TfL cannot guarantee it will incorporate all or any feedback received into any subsequent procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e27608-b84d-4c64-a686-46f45a36828a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 63712000 - Support services for road transport - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 16 Aug 2024 at 14:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e27608-b84d-4c64-a686-46f45a36828a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e27608-b84d-4c64-a686-46f45a36828a 16th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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