TfL reviews supplier roster for web effort

by Susie Harwood, Revolution UK 06-Dec-05

Transport for London (TfL) is reviewing its agency roster as it extends its digital services.

The body expects to switch more of its £12m annual marketing spend
online over the next few years. TfL said the review would create a new
media web services framework to replace its existing digital agency

roster and "ensure TfL sustains its online services".

In the first stage of the process, TfL has invited agencies to fill out
pre-qualification questionnaires, available on its web site, by 16
December.

The aim is to build a list of qualified suppliers for large and
small-scale web site projects, including redesign, development and
hosting; interactive design; usability and accessibility; and business
analysis.

The review comes as TfL expands its digital services, with plans in
place to offer customers the ability to buy and renew their Oyster cards
via mobile and digital TV, as well as online.

TfL has already launched its Journey Planner online, mobile and iTV.

It recently drew up a shortlist of firms to work on an e-money project
to turn Oyster into a smart payment card.