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title: "Passenger Demand Forecasting Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058384"
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# Passenger Demand Forecasting Council

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058384

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has completed a direct award procurement process for the "Passenger Demand Forecasting Council" subscription, managed under the concession regime. The contract, which commenced on 1st October 2025 and will run until 30th September 2028, was awarded to ATOC Limited for a gross value of £74,842.80. This subscription is essential for informing discussions surrounding the potential transfer of control over more National Rail services to TfL. The procurement falls under the service category, specifically targeting software packages, information systems, data services, and subscription services. The procurement process was facilitated by a direct award as the services could only be provided by the Rail Delivery Group, reflecting technical and intellectual property exclusivity.

This procurement presents limited growth opportunities for new businesses, as the direct award process was necessitated by the unique capacity of the Rail Delivery Group to fulfil the specific requirements. Consequently, while larger businesses with specialised skills in data services and subscription management in the rail industry might consider preparing for potential future similar opportunities, this contract specifically offers a narrow field of engagement due to its bespoke nature and existing supplier relationship. Companies focusing on technological and data solutions for public transport authorities may find it advantageous to observe the developments and explore how similar niche opportunities can be approached when they arise.

## Notice

Subscription payment for full membership of the Passenger Demand Forecasting Council This data is particularly useful to inform discussions over the potential transfer of control over more National Rail services to TfL from the DfT. The transfer of the Great Northern services operating to and from Moorgate was in the current Mayor's 2021 manifesto but no progress has been made on it since the Pandemic started.

### Procurement Information

A Direct Award is required because this subscription can only be procured from one supplier, the Rail Delivery Group (RDG). No other supplier can offer these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061178-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,369 |
| Contracts value | £62,369 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ATOC; RAIL DELIVERY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72300000 - Data services
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 09:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061178-2025
- 11 Aug 2025 at 08:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047498-2025
- 7 Aug 2025 at 13:54 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046976-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061178-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047498-2025
  11th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046976-2025
  7th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5719

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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