Estimated Value
Up to £41,830,100
Deadline
18 November 2025
Published
21 October 2025
Type
Not specified
Overview
Transport for London's (TfL), GLA and GLA Group organisations (known collectively as the participating Contracting Authorities) existing media planning and buying contract expires early 2027. This notice commences the formal procurement process, starting with the Procurement specific questionnaire (PSQ).
Please note that we are seeking an agency to deliver both media planning and buying services. This contract will be awarded under the Procurement Act 2023.
Registration is required to receive an invitation to the procurement event and access to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) documentation. SAP Ariba supplier registration link: https://s1- eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?real m=TfL
Regulations cited
- Procurement Act 2023
Submission
Agencies intending to submit a response are requested to do so by the deadline of 10:00 AM on 18th November 2025.
Contact & helpdesk
The participating GLA Group organisations may include: - Transport for London - Greater London Authority - London & Partners - London Legacy Development Corporation - The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) - London Fire Brigade - Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation Agencies wishing to take part in the process and submit a response should contact emeliawilson@tfl.gov.uk and ensure they are registered on the SAP Ariba e-tendering platform.
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Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
London Central
21 contracts wonlatest 18 Feb 2026£107m
total awarded
- 2
Stagecoach East London
18 contracts wonlatest 24 Nov 2025£85m
total awarded
- 3
Transport UK London
14 contracts wonlatest 18 Feb 2026£89m
total awarded
- 4
Stagecoach Selkent
14 contracts wonlatest 9 Jan 2026£75m
total awarded
- 5
Arriva London North
13 contracts wonlatest 3 Feb 2026£91m
total awarded
London Central is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Transport for LondonKey Dates
Published
21 October 2025
Submission deadline
18 November 2025
Notice type
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