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Provision of bus service - Route 330

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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24 Jan 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service for Route 330. This contract, identified by QC91803, falls under the public road transport services industry category. The awarded contract spans from May 3, 2025, to May 5, 2028. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation for contracts above the threshold. This project, located in London, UK, has a total value of £5,496,000, with the award being issued on December 16, 2024. All key dates and deadlines have been met, with the tender period ending on August 6, 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in transportation services. With a focus on public road transport, the contract offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) the chance to engage with a large-scale, long-term project overseen by Transport for London. Firms with expertise in public transportation and logistics will find this contract particularly appealing. The procurement process's competitive but negotiable nature provides an advantageous platform for businesses looking to expand their operations in the London area.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 330

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 330 for 3 years. Please note, cost posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2875a4db-f1f9-411c-866f-07336f7a0283
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151b7314-03f3-493e-973a-21d8c6d577a0
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
£5,496,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,440,382 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2025 - 5 May 2028 3-4 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

BLUE TRIANGLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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