--- title: "TfL Supplementary Works Approval Process" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c74dfc9-3579-49bd-9bc0-0638125f87d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c74dfc9-3579-49bd-9bc0-0638125f87d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c74dfc9-3579-49bd-9bc0-0638125f87d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c74dfc9-3579-49bd-9bc0-0638125f87d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2025-08-13" --- # TfL Supplementary Works Approval Process Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c74dfc9-3579-49bd-9bc0-0638125f87d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c74dfc9-3579-49bd-9bc0-0638125f87d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c74dfc9-3579-49bd-9bc0-0638125f87d3.json) ## Summary The current procurement process, titled "TfL Supplementary Works Approval Process," is spearheaded by Transport for London (TfL). The focus of this initiative, classified under industry category 72220000 for Systems and Technical Consultancy Services, is in the Planning stage. It aims to revolutionise the efficiency and customer experience of TfL's approval processes for supplementary works, which encompass tasks such as traffic management proposals and bus stop suspensions. This process covers operations within the United Kingdom, with key engagement concluding on 27 August 2025. Interested parties are invited to partake in the Market Sounding Questionnaire, with submissions required by midday on the same date. Although currently a non-competitive engagement, this might influence TfL’s future digital transformation strategies. This procurement initiative provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in digital solutions, systems consultancy, and software integration to contribute innovative ideas to a major public organisation. Companies, especially SMEs, offering off-the-shelf solutions that can streamline processes and integrate multiple business teams’ workflows, stand to benefit from engaging in this pre-procurement activity. Transport for London's emphasis on modernising its Supplementary Works Approval Process presents strategic opportunities for capable businesses to showcase their technological advancements and gain recognition in a critical public infrastructure sector. ## Notice Transport for London's Innovation & Advisory team works with market innovators of all sizes to help solve some of the challenges TfL faces where there is a need for more innovative approaches. Rather than prescribing solutions, we look to the market for creative, resourceful and novel ways of applying existing technologies to deliver better, quicker or more efficient outcomes. Transport for London (TfL) is seeking market feedback on potential solutions to improve the efficiency and customer experience of its Supplementary Works Approval processes. These processes include, but are not limited to, traffic management proposals, traffic orders, bus stop suspensions, and traffic signal switch-outs, which are required before a roadworks permit can be issued. The purpose of this Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) is to explore the availability of off-the-shelf solutions that can: Consolidate multiple supplementary approval processes into a single coherent application or portal. Integrate workflows across multiple TfL business teams. Provide applicants with a clear, real-time view of all required approvals and their status. Use traffic management logic and network assignment techniques to identify which approvals are needed and which parts of the road or bus network may be affected. This MSQ is not part of a formal procurement process and does not constitute a call for competition. Responses will inform TfL's future strategy for network management and digital transformation. Interested respondents are required to email Innovation@tfl.gov.uk to request the Market Sounding Questionnaire for the TfL Supplementary Works Approval Process. Completed responses must be submitted by 12:00 (midday) on Wednesday 27 August 2025. Participation in this MSQ is not a prerequisite to, and will not prejudice, participation in any future competitive process. The information contained in this notice or in any communication made between TfL and any supplier in connection with this should not be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement, or representation that any contract will be offered as a result of this MSQ. If TfL decides to progress with any procurement exercise, TfL will publish a separate contract notice. Additional information: Transport for London (TfL) is conducting a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) to explore off-the-shelf digital solutions that could improve the efficiency and customer experience of its Supplementary Works Approval processes. These include traffic management proposals, traffic orders, bus stop suspensions, and traffic signal switch-outs. Interested respondents are required to email Innovation@tfl.gov.uk to request the Market Sounding Questionnaire for completion. The deadline for submitting responses is 12:00 (midday) on Wednesday 27 August 2025. This is a pre-procurement activity and does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to any future procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1460245-2416-4c0b-811a-ff3723ad747f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Aug 2025 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services - 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services - 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2025 at 15:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1460245-2416-4c0b-811a-ff3723ad747f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1460245-2416-4c0b-811a-ff3723ad747f 13th August 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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