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title: "Fare Evasion Problem Statement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-250eda79-2de1-4e3e-bbf9-1470ccb9d9bb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2020-02-06"
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# Fare Evasion Problem Statement

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-250eda79-2de1-4e3e-bbf9-1470ccb9d9bb

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## Summary

The current procurement process, initiated by Transport for London (TfL), is focused on addressing the Fare Evasion Problem Statement. This tender falls under the category of Automatic fare collection and is being conducted in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a key engagement deadline set for 28th February 2020. As part of the preliminary market engagement, the authority is compiling a Market Sounding Questionnaire to gauge supplier interest and capability for innovative solutions that address fare evasion.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in technology, transportation solutions, and related services, especially those specialising in automatic fare collection and electronic hardware. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as TfL is seeking diverse insights on the feasibility and risks associated with potential solutions. By engaging with this procurement process, businesses can position themselves to contribute to significant innovations that could enhance fare collection systems within London's transport network.

## Notice

Transport for London (TfL) is setting the challenge to solve some of the key problems facing our organisation. Led by the Transport Innovation Directorate, Problem Statements will be published periodically with the aim of providing clarity and focus to the market about where innovation is required within TfL. This Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) is issued by TfL and seeks to obtain feedback in relation to Fare Evasion. The primary focus is to better understand market/supplier appetite, capacity and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities. The main purpose of this PIN is to establish the measure of interest in the market for the delivery of potential solutions to the above Problem Statement and inform subsequent procurement exercises. The MSQ for Fare Evasion can be found via this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v2W9H-9d6k6mkqCJwlU0azUY0uJrS3ZLumdgQqSfluhUNVFHTlhOS0hJV05VV05EOENKV1NJM1VFTC4u

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c52054b-0ec2-4f02-99d1-b866c712e4bc |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| 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 | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30144400 - Automatic fare collection
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79941000 - Toll-collection services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2020 at 14:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c52054b-0ec2-4f02-99d1-b866c712e4bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c52054b-0ec2-4f02-99d1-b866c712e4bc
  6th February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v2W9H-9d6k6mkqCJwlU0azUY0uJrS3ZLumdgQqSfluhUNVFHTlhOS0hJV05VV05EOENKV1NJM1VFTC4u
- https://tfl.gov.uk

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