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title: "Market Sounding Questionnaire: TfL Supplementary Works Approval Process"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058762"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Market Sounding Questionnaire: TfL Supplementary Works Approval Process

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058762

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of a public procurement process regarding a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) aimed at enhancing its Supplementary Works Approval processes. This initiative falls under the service category of systems and technical consultancy, inviting market innovators to explore off-the-shelf digital solutions to improve traffic management proposals, traffic orders, and more. The buyer, TfL, a central government public authority, is located in London, UK. Interested participants must submit their completed MSQs by 12:00 on the 27th of August, 2025. Participation in this MSQ does not guarantee involvement in any subsequent procurement but will inform TfL's future strategy concerning digital transformation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in digital innovation and consultancy services to the public sector. Companies offering systems integration, workflow management, or real-time data analytics might find this exploration phase particularly appealing, as it may lay the groundwork for future digital strategy projects with TfL. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability conditions for SMEs. Engaging in this preliminary activity may provide valuable insights and positioning for upcoming competitive tenders related to TfL’s digital-led projects.

## 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.

### Planning 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048542-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | 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 | 26 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2025 |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 15:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048542-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048542-2025
  13th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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