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Provision of bus service - Route 281/N281/681

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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16 Jul 2024 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London, based at 197 Blackfriars Road, London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus services on routes 281/N281/681. The competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) concluded with an award value of £8,926,368 GBP to London United. The three-year contract, starting on 6th July 2024 and ending on 7th October 2027, serves the public road transport segment within London. Noteworthy dates include the tender period ending on 20th February 2024 and the award date of 25th March 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those specialising in bus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations focused on voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) initiatives may find this contract especially advantageous. The procurement process' selective nature underscores the importance of meeting stringent requirements and offers a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-quality public transport solutions within London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 281/N281/681

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 281/N281/681 for 3 years. 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-b5fd17-1f86face-9664-4352-99b8-9f46650c5675
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5bc6ddd-fc21-4590-9464-22b4f258ebd9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£9,092,746 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,926,368 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2024 - 7 Oct 2027 3-4 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

LONDON UNITED

Further Information

Notice URLs

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