Published date: 16 August 2024

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 1 November 2024

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

  • Support services for road transport - 63712000

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

Location of contract

E20 1JN

Procurement reference

ICT14804

Published date

16 August 2024

Closing date

1 November 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

TfL wishes to invite potential suppliers to help shape how it might define, procure and contract for a SITS Predictive System.

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to notify the market of TfL's intention to carry out early market engagement to assess the current market capabilities and appetite for the requirement, and to provide details of how the early market engagement process is to be conducted.

TfL, at any time through this market engagement process and, at its sole discretion, may enter into discussions with respondents to this PIN. Feedback from respondents will assist TfL in understanding the current supply market considerations for the SITS Predictive System and inform the continued development of the procurement strategy for any potential future contract(s).

Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement process and view all associated documents including the Market Brochure and Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) should send an email to PredictiveCapability@tfl.gov.uk to express interest and provide appropriate contact details.

Responses to the MSQ should be sent to PredictiveCapability@tfl.gov.uk and are politely requested by no later than midday on 01 November 2024.

TfL reserves the right to make changes to this advertisement without notice and without reason at any time.


More information

Additional text

TfL will manage the early market engagement process in an open and transparent manner to maximise the possible benefits. Response or non-response of the MSQ will not preclude or disadvantage/advantage any involvement in any potential future procurement activity.

However, direct or indirect canvassing of any TfL employee or agent concerning this requirement, or any attempt to procure information from any TfL employee or agent concerning this Prior Information Notice outside of the formal process described in this document may result in disqualification from consideration for any future procurement activity.

This Prior Information Notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting a market engagement exercise and does not constitute any commitment by TfL to undertake any public procurement exercise in the future.

TfL will not enter into a contract based solely on the responses to this Prior Information Notice and no information contained in this document or in any communication made between TfL and any interested party in connection with this shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract shall be offered.

TfL is under no obligation to follow up this market engagement exercise in any way or with any interested parties. TfL is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this market engagement exercise. TfL cannot guarantee it will incorporate all or any feedback received into any subsequent procurement process.


About the buyer

Address

5 ENDEAVOUR SQUARE
LONDON
E201JN
England

Telephone

07903688134

Email

predictivecapability@tfl.gov.uk

Website

www.tfl.gov.uk