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Journey Planning System

Buyer: Transport for London →

BuyerTransport for London
Statusplanning
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published27 Feb 2026

What is being bought

Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) relating to the future delivery of Journey Planning System. This engagement aims to gather insight on what new features, functions and technology are available from the market in order to improve our service and fulfil our strategic objectives. TfL would also like to better understand and stimulate the market and supplier appetites, develop understanding of supplier and product capacity and capability, market trends and potential risks and opportunities.

Delivery location

UKI, GB

Categories

Database and operating software package 48600000Information systems and servers 48800000Information systems or technology planning services 72222200Information technology services 72222300Data services 72300000

Lot details

Lot 1

No lot description published.

Statusplanning
Contract periodFrom 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2033

What is included

ItemCategoryQuantity
1Database and operating software package, Information systems and servers, Information systems or technology planning services, Information technology services, Data servicesNot published

Comparable-procurement analytics

Benchmarked against retained Find a Tender procedures with CPV division 48. The category anchor is Database and operating software package (48600000); this is a deliberately broad market comparator. The comparison is shown at several levels rather than pretending one company or region is always the best benchmark.

Comparison setProceduresReported bids per procedureNamed award suppliersPrice evidence
Market: CPV division 483,4761 median · 6.2 average (1,156 of 3,476 with a bid count)1.5 average (1,323 of 3,476 with named award suppliers)Not published
Same buyer9Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Delivery region: UKI2491 median · 7.5 average (96 of 249 with a bid count)1.3 average (108 of 249 with named award suppliers)Not published

“Reported bids” is an official aggregate, sometimes reported per lot; it is the closest available competition measure. “Named award suppliers” are winners, not all applicants.

Price-outcome signal

Not enough comparable procedures currently publish both a GBP tender value and a usable lowest-valid-bid value to calculate a responsible price-reduction benchmark. Tenderline deliberately does not infer a saving from named award suppliers or from missing award values.

Procurement strategy & market signals

Framework agreementNot published
Dynamic purchasing systemNot published
Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleNot published
Rationale classificationsNot published
Special regimeNot published
Covered byNot published
Submission policyNot published
Selection criteriaNot published
Risk detailsNot published

Planning & early market engagement

BudgetValue not published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Planning documents1
Planning milestones1
MilestoneTypeDueStatus
TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise by completing a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). Feedback is requested in relation to the questions in the MSQ. Your feedback is important as it will allow views from the market to inform the development and finalisation of the procurement strategy. TfL would greatly appreciate your feedback in the form of a response to the instructions mentioned in the MSQ document. The feedback we receive will be reviewed, analysed and taken into account in understanding the market appetite, and subsequent possible procurement activity for Journey Planning System for TfL. All responses will be treated confidentially. All responses are provided on a non binding basis and will not be used for selection or exclusion at this point. This exercise does not form part of any formal procurement process. All responses will be carefully considered but will not bind TfL to any particular approach to the procurement, nor will responses be treated as conveying any promise or commitment on the part of the respondent. This engagement will be conducted in line with the principles of equal treatment, non discrimination and proportionality under the Procurement Act 2023. The engagement process consists of the following key steps: 1. Registering Interest - Suppliers who wish to Participate should express their interest by emailing jacobclements@tfl.gov.uk; & v_bredahillman@tfl.gov.uk; and quoting Journey Planning System - MSQ Request. 2. Suppliers to review and complete the MSQ document. If suppliers have any clarifications - email jacobclements@tfl.gov.uk; 3. Suppliers to email the completed MSQ document back to jacobclements@tfl.gov.uk; & v_bredahillman@tfl.gov.uk; in word format before the deadline of 17:00 on 30 March 2026. TfL reserve the right to hold 1-2-1s with suppliers following the submission of the MSQs. We encourage all interested suppliers to take part in this process. Your insights and expertise will be invaluable in shaping our approach. Your insights and expertise will be invaluable in shaping our approach. If you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with via jacobclements@tfl.gov.uk We look forward to hearing from you.engagement30 Mar 2026scheduled

Related procurements

No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.

Documents & submission route

Source data inventory

Diagnostic view. “Not published” means this current release does not provide a value.

OCIDocds-h6vhtk-065e14
Latest release ID017801-2026
Latest release timestampFri Feb 27 2026 11:22:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLNot published
Tender statusplanning
Procurement methodNot published
Procurement method detailsNot published
Main procurement categoryservices
Above thresholdYes
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source1
Tender items in source1
Tender documents in source0
Awards in latest release0
Contracts in latest release0
Parties in latest release1

Notice history

DateEventReference
27 Feb 2026planning017801-2026

All source data

Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.

Complete current OCDS release JSON
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Complete JSON history (1 releases)
27 Feb 2026 · 017801-2026 · planning
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