Award

Provision of bus service - Route 120

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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09 Aug 2024 at 15:57

Award

29 Dec 2023 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded the contract for the provision of bus service route 120 to Metroline. The contract, which is valued at £5,846,000, will run from 22 June 2024 to 21 June 2030, with an option for a one-year extension. This competitive procedure with negotiation falls under the industry category of public road transport services and is primarily aimed at the London region. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the award was published on 29 December 2023. The tender process began with the tender period ending on 30 May 2023, and the award was made on 3 July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those that specialise in bus services. The competition was open to SMEs and VCSEs, making it an attractive proposition for a range of business sizes interested in expanding operations or establishing a stronger foothold within London’s public transport market. Companies capable of offering reliable and comprehensive public road transport services will find this contract a valuable addition to their portfolio, potentially leading to further opportunities in a densely populated and strategically essential area.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 120

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 120 for 6 years with an option of one year extension. Please note, cost posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0539b003-d376-4c73-bd07-9597280fa991
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4050370a-f029-4fed-a427-df41466834a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,458,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,846,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8NJ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METROLINE

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