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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WITH TFL
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INTRODUCTION
This guide is to help you understand how to process an initial registration of interest to
explore business opportunities with TfL.
Transport for London are responsible for the day-to-day operations of London’s transport
network, including London Underground, Buses, Roads and public spaces. With thousands
of people passing through our spaces every day, our property portfolio offers a range of
unique and exciting commercial opportunities across London.
Whether you are looking for a property or you are interested in developing your business,
you will need to submit a proposal to tell us about you and your business.
This presentation offers information about what to put into your proposal, alongside an
example plan and helpful links for developing new or existing businesses.
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YOUR PROPOSAL
We would like to see a proposal which includes key details about your business, which should be
submitted to [email protected]. See an example from slide 6. This should cover:
Background:
Company overview and information about who you are. Provide information about experience trading
and details of any existing stores.
Planned business offer:
Summary of what the retail offer is. Information on what areas you are interested in, what the target
market is, the product range, the customer experience, how it will be operated and what type of size you
would need.
Strategy:
The longer term strategy for growing the company and your future plans.
Store Environment:
Visuals on how you envisage your retail units looking, covering the exterior and interior where possible.
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once you have returned your plan, our Retail Development Team on [email protected]
will review it and hold it on file. As and when a suitable space becomes available, we’ll take your
requirements and target audience into account and be in touch.
Please note that our spaces are popular and demand for space is much higher than supply, so it could
take a while to find you a suitable site. When units become available, we look at protecting the range
and credibility of the existing retail mix, so for each unit we will only be able to consider certain
categories depending on the size of the unit and other retailers already on the station.
When you view a property, get to know the area and be sure to take a builder to identify costs that
would be required to fit-out the unit.
If you are a small or start-up business, you may want to consider booking space with our pop-up
partner, Appear Here. Details of joint opportunities with TFL can be found at www.appearhere.co.uk
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HELPFUL LINKS
The below links offer support and guidance with starting and running a business:
Gov.uk: An easy to use service offering information and advice for setting up a business: www.gov.uk/browse/business/setting-up
Greater London Authority: Helpline offering advice and guidance to new and existing businesses in London: 0300 456 3565 (Monday to
Friday)
Business is Great: Information and practical advice for start-ups, growth and acceleration: www.greatbusiness.gov.uk
The Prince’s Trust: Supports 18-30-year-olds wishing to start businesses through low-interest loans, business planning, grants and
mentors: www.princes-trust.org.uk
Food Standards Agency: Support on starting a food business: www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/caterers/startingup
Small Business Saturday: Toolkits and information to assist small businesses and to promote Small Business Saturday
www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/
Pop-up: Details of pop-up opportunities, where you can rent a short-term space to test the market: www.appearhere.co.uk
Property to Let: Details of current available retail units and properties https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/business-and-commercial/commercial-
opportunities/property-to-let
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OVERALL PROPOSITION
‘Quality speciality coffee on the go’
Zone Coffee is a brand new independent speciality coffee business offering premium coffee, hot
drinks and refreshments to North West London’s busy commuters, residents and tourists.
We are obsessed with high quality coffee and wish to bring this to busy Londoners in places where
all too often choice is either a low quality, insipid coffee or one of the larger coffee chains. Our
proposition is all about bringing that independent coffee house quality when time is precious and
speed of service is essential.
We are interested in retail units/kiosks in North West London, min 100sqft.
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We have a real passion for making great artisan coffee and believe we can make a real difference by
significantly improving the coffee available to the locals and visitors in the local area of North West
London.
We have a fantastic Italian coffee which is currently only available in high end restaurants and
hotels, and are keen to share this with a wider audience.
We will hire and employ a local team, paying the London living wage and provide training in
customer service.
WHY US
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We have over 15 years experience of managing multi-site coffee operations from large
high street locations and busy transport kiosks for a major branded coffee chain and for
developing the coffee offer across Jamie Oliver Ltd.
This experience led us to develop coffee carts which we trialled at several locations.
The success and positive feedback means that we are keen to progress with small
coffee kiosks at local stations.
ABOUT US