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Provision of bus service - Route 234

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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06 May 2021 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London organization has completed a tender process for the provision of a bus service on Route 234. This procurement falls under the category of public road transport services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract period spans 5 years with a possible 2-year extension based on performance, starting from January 29, 2022, and ending on January 29, 2027. The total contract value is £2,685,000.1, and the procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The tender period ended on January 12, 2021.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing public road transport services. Businesses in the transport sector, especially those experienced in bus service operations, should consider competing for this contract. By meeting the requirements and standards set by Transport for London, companies can secure a lucrative long-term contract that can enhance their business portfolio and reputation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 234

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 234 for 5 years with a provision of a 2-year extension depending on performance. Please note, costs posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0990bcb1-276f-4a9c-8932-b11cb0b19d33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbfe6be-3d9c-4b18-adf7-3505a2b8b524
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,685,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,367,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2022 - 29 Jan 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice URLs

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