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title: "Cash collection and Cash in transit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069962"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Cash collection and Cash in transit Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069962

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage for a tender focused on cash collection and cash in transit services. This initiative involves conducting a Market Sounding Questionnaire to prepare for the procurement process. The procurement is categorized under banking and security services, and it includes collecting cash from approximately 300 London Underground stations and additional locations across Greater London, Essex, and Hertfordshire. The tender process is scheduled to advance significantly with a key milestone due by 31st July 2026, allowing businesses to engage in market analysis early. The planned period of the contract spans from 30th April 2027 to 29th April 2031, providing a significant duration for service provision. The procurement method includes setting up a dynamic purchasing system, catering to businesses within the UK region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in cash handling, transportation, and security services, offering a total value of £2,000,000 with an expected gross amount of £2,400,000. It is particularly well-suited for businesses that can ensure the safe handling and management of cash across multiple locations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in secure cash logistics stand to benefit, especially those that can operate proficiently under public service undertakings. The service period and planned engagement stages present ample time for participating companies to prepare and propose competitive solutions, ultimately fostering business growth through an established partnership with a major public transport entity like TfL.

## Notice

Transport for London (TfL) is conducting a market engagement exercise by way of a Market Sounding Questionnaire for its cash collection and cash in transit services. TfL accepts cash for either travel ticket and/or Oyster card purchase/top up at London Underground stations, via DLR ticket machines, at several bus stations and five (station based) Visitor Centres. This cash needs to be collected and deposited to TfL's banking contractor within specified time windows. There are just under 300 London Underground stations, locations in Greater London, Essex and Hertfordshire DLR stations, and around 50 locations at DLR stations bus stations and Visitor Centres. The services are expected to support the safe handling, transportation, and management of cash generated from operational activities. In order to obtain a copy of the Market Sounding Questionnaire please reach out to Annohbrobbey@tfl.gov.uk.

### Planning Information

Market Sounding Questionnaire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055667-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 11:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055667-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 19:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044662-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055667-2026
  12th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044662-2026
  14th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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