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title: "Future Bus Systems 2 - Bus Contracts Management System solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f632"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2026-05-17"
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# Future Bus Systems 2 - Bus Contracts Management System solution

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f632

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Transport for London (TfL) aims to implement a new Bus Contracts Management System (BCMS) under the title "Future Bus Systems 2 - Bus Contracts Management System solution." The initiative is guided by the need to replace the current BCMS, which has been in place for over two decades. The process falls under the "services" industry category, focusing on IT services like consulting and software development. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an Industry Day planned for 13th February 2026 at Palaestra House, London, providing insights and guidance on the procurement timeline. Companies interested should register by 6th February 2026. The notice for this has been publicly communicated as of 17th May 2026, with future communications planned for August 2026.

This procurement process offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and systems configuration. It is particularly open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), inviting participation from a variety of technology providers who can deliver modern, flexible, and efficient solutions. Businesses capable of providing a configurable system with improved user interfaces and supporting data services with modern APIs would be well-suited to compete. This opportunity not only prompts potential collaboration with TfL but also positions participants to influence the future technological landscape of public transport operations in London and beyond.

## Notice

P&C Technology ref: ICT14223 - The project was established in Autumn 2022 to explore a replacement of the current BCMS (Bus Contract Management Solution). The solution had been on the TfL estate for twenty (20) plus years. The BCMS Solution is classed as Business Critical and is responsible for all contractual payments to Bus Operators.

### Planning Information

To support supplier preparation for the Bus Contract Management System Transport for London will host an Industry Day as part of preliminary market engagement.
Please NOTE: Transport for London previously published a notice under PCR2015: T01: Prior Information Notice for Public Service Contract Notice Identifier: 2024/S 000-002777.
This Industry Day builds on that earlier engagement and provides updated information aligned with the new Procurement Act.
The Industry Day will provide:
• An overview of the upcoming procurement opportunity.
• Guidance on the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and process.
• A Q&A session to clarify requirements.
Attendance is voluntary and will not influence the formal evaluation process. Prior to the event, TfL will require all participants to sign a confidentiality agreement, which will be provided once attendance is confirmed.
To ensure fairness, all event materials and a consolidated Q&A will be published on the Central Digital Platform following the session
Event Title: Future Bus System 2 Industry Day
Date: Friday 13th February 2026
Time: 9am-5pm
Format: In-person
Venue: Palaestra House, Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 9JU
Purpose: Overview of requirements, Q&A, and guidance and the procurement timeline
Registration Please send an email to FBS2ProcurementandCommercial@tfl.gov.uk confirming the following details;
*Contact details: Name, Surname, Company and contact email address
*Name, Surname, Company of all attendees
* any additional requirements,
Deadline to Register Friday 6th February 2026
Notes Published to the central digital Platform: Friday 27th February 2026 (Estimated)
Notes
• Presentation slides and a consolidated Q&A will be published on the Central Digital Platform after the event.
• No supplier will gain an unfair advantage; information shared will be made equally available to all.
• Suppliers may submit clarification questions to FBS2ProcurementandCommercial@tfl.gov.uk by Friday 6th February 2026
• When registering please let us know If you have any additional requirements-such as accessibility needs, technical arrangements, or other considerations so we can make the necessary provisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045167-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2028 - 30 Jun 2038 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 May 2026 at 18:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045167-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 21:23 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083596-2025
- 16 Dec 2025 at 08:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083105-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045167-2026
  17th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083596-2025
  16th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083105-2025
  16th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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