Award

Provision of bus service - Route 166

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

11 Mar 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Transport for London, is overseeing the procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 166". This involves public road transport services, classified under CPV code 60112000, and is set to operate in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at 'Award', with the contract awarded on 17 December 2024 and published on 11 March 2025. The tender, which utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation, covers a seven-year period from 30 August 2025 to 27 August 2032, with the overall awarded value amounting to GBP 3,272,014. Key buyers' contacts are available, including Richard Rampton at contracts.tendering@tfl.gov.uk.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those with a focus on bus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders. With a minimum value of GBP 3,272,015, it represents a substantial contract for companies capable of delivering high-quality and reliable bus services over a multi-year period. The involvement of a large, well-established supplier like Arriva London South highlights the competitive nature and potential business growth that such contracts can bring. Potential bidders should be prepared for a selective procurement method, ensuring they meet the above-threshold criteria.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 166

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 166 for 7 years. Please note, costs posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d077db7-0db4-478a-aa84-248dc1ead129
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e898e55d-99cf-4bc3-84ff-e90886acd2f1
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
£3,272,015 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,272,014 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2032 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

ARRIVA LONDON SOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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