--- title: "Staff Travel Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051b98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051b98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051b98.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2025-07-16" --- # Staff Travel Service Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051b98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051b98.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Transport for London, is currently in the planning stage of re-procuring a "Staff Travel Service" aimed at ensuring operational staff of the London Underground can reach their workplaces during reduced public transport service. Located in London, the procurement falls under the industry category of road and business travel services. The preliminary market engagement phase invites interested parties to submit a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) by 25 July 2025, following a recent extension of the deadline. The contract period is planned to start on 4 April 2027 and is expected to last until 3 April 2030, with a potential extension until April 2032. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those with expertise in road and business travel services. Firms that excel in innovative service solutions and flexible commercial models are well-positioned to participate. Businesses capable of providing transport services during non-standard hours will find this opportunity aligns particularly well with their capabilities. Participation in the engagement phase will allow these businesses to influence the procurement strategy and showcase their service offerings to an influential public authority. ## Notice To ensure the consistent operation of Transport for London's (TfL) London Underground (also known as the Tube) network, it is essential that customer service staff, train drivers, signal engineers, and service control personnel can reach their workplaces during periods of reduced public transport service (i.e., from midnight to 6:00 am). A Staff Travel Service has been in place since the 1980s, providing transport for London Underground (LU) operational staff to their starting locations and returning them to drop-off points closest to their homes. This service enables staff to be present in time for the first train and to return home after the last train. In addition to LU staff, other business areas within TfL also utilise the service on an ad hoc basis for emergency situations and other unforeseen circumstances. The Staff Travel Service is critical to maintaining day-to-day operations. If staff are not present at their place of work on time, it can have a significant knock-on effect across the LU network resulting in train cancellations, delays, and station closures. TfL is considering the re-procurement of the Staff Travel Service and will be issuing a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) to gather insights on service capabilities, commercial models, innovation, and market capacity. ### Planning Information To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the Staff Travel Service, please email StaffTravelProcurement@tfl.gov.uk to express your interest. You will then be added to TfL's mailing list for the Staff Travel Service PME and will receive the Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) pack via return email. Please note that the deadline for submitting the completed MSQ is 25 July 2025. By expressing your interest, you will also be invited to participate in any future rounds of PME that TfL may conduct in relation to this project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040552-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Apr 2027 - 3 Apr 2030 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 79997000 - Business travel services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2025 at 13:37 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040552-2025 - 20 Jun 2025 at 13:57 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034116-2025 - 20 Jun 2025 at 13:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034096-2025 - 17 Jun 2025 at 10:22 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032857-2025 - 30 May 2025 at 11:46 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028768-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 14:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024163-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040552-2025 16th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034116-2025 20th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034096-2025 20th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032857-2025 17th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028768-2025 30th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024163-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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