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Transport for London Children's Animation

Transport for London · Public undertaking

In brief

Transport for London has announced plans to buy leisure and events work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 August 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 47 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) is issued by Transport for London (TfL) and seeks to obtain market feedback in relation to the potential future procurement of a proposed TfL Children's Animation. TfL is considering a potential future procurement of a proposal that can: •Bring to life an animation concept that embodies TfL's values of accessibility, sustainability, reliability, and inclusion. •Develop a creative and commercial strategy for how the animation assets/ IP could be launched and expanded across products, partnerships, and media. •Provide creative and strategic insight into how the animation could drive revenue growth and brand equity through TfL's licensing portfolio. •The animation should align with TfL's brand identity while being flexible enough to engage global audiences of children and families. This exercise does not form part of any formal procurement process. All responses will be carefully considered but will not bind TfL to any approach to the procurement, nor will responses be treated as conveying any promise or commitment on the part of the respondent.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 019038-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 019972-2026

About the buyer

Transport for LondonLast 12 months

Procurements

377

Awards

150
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From notice 019038-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 March 2026, last updated 5 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.