Award

Provision of bus service - Route 298

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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10 Feb 2023 at 10:15

Award

06 May 2021 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Transport for London awarding a contract for the provision of bus service route 298. This contract falls under the main procurement category of services and has a total value of £1,556,002. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, with a selective approach. The contract period is from February 5, 2022, to February 5, 2027. The tender closed on January 12, 2021, with the award announced on February 8, 2021. Businesses interested in public road transport services in London should take note of this opportunity.

This tender for the provision of bus service route 298 by Transport for London offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies in the public road transport services industry, particularly in London, should consider competing for this contract due to its substantial value and long-term contract period. The competitive procedure with negotiation allows for potential discussions to align services with requirements, providing a chance for innovative solutions to be implemented throughout the contract duration.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 298

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 298 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2435415a-e960-4308-bde7-47e2b9b6c0d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f22ad9-fa71-4315-ae99-16ad6df2604c
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,556,002 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,089,552 £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
5 Feb 2022 - 5 Feb 2027 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

SULLIVAN BUSES

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