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Provision of bus service - Route 73/N73

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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06 May 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed a competitive procurement process for the provision of bus service on Route 73/N73, located in London, United Kingdom. Classified under the public road transport services industry (CPV code 60112000), the contract has been awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold. The contract was awarded to Arriva London North with an official award date of 27th September 2024 and will commence on 30th August 2025, running until 30th August 2030. The tender was finalised on 6th May 2025, with a contract value of £8,985,601.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the public transportation and logistics sectors, particularly those equipped to manage large-scale operations over an extended period. SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for such opportunities, indicating a potential for growth in this area. Companies with capabilities in bus service provision and familiarity with the compliance requirements of the London transport system would be well positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. The involvement of a reputable organisation like Transport for London further underlines the significance and potential prestige of securing such contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 73/N73

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 73/N73 for 5 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-b5fd17-151ad6fe-56af-4c4b-bac5-105e45690f9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db4d1692-d7ca-40d6-ad7e-3ccdc00bc797
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
£8,985,601 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,985,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 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

ARRIVA LONDON NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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