Award

Provision of bus service - Route 319

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

13 May 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Transport for London focused on the provision of bus service for Route 319. This service, classified under the public road transport services category, will operate for a period of 7 years. Based in London, United Kingdom, the procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, which is suitable for projects above a certain financial threshold. The tender reached the award stage, and the contract was awarded to Arriva London South on 17 December 2024, with a contract period starting on 13 September 2025 and ending on 10 September 2032. The total awarded contract value is £7,547,249, and key procurement activity concluded in October 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the public transport sector, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale service contracts. Potential business growth can be achieved by establishing a long-term relationship with prestigious buyers like Transport for London. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) were considered, which indicates inclusivity and potential for various business scales to engage in similar future tenders. This contract exemplifies opportunities for businesses specialising in transport logistics and operations to expand their market reach within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 319

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 319 for 7 years. Please note, costs posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-288ffc6a-4f07-4efc-8fc0-9c40effc8156
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e9e4c3-9ce8-4d2d-90fc-b694b881747f
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,324,089 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,547,249 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 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
Richard Rampton
Contact Email
contracts.tendering@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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