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Provision of bus service - Route 283

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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29 Dec 2023 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London organization has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of bus service - Route 283" in the public road transport services category. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract value amounted to £3,980,184, with a contract period from 24th February 2024 to 20th February 2026. The tender period ended on 15th August 2023, and the contract was awarded on 12th September 2023. The buying organization is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender for bus services in London presented by Transport for London provides growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) businesses. Businesses in the public road transport services industry would be ideal competitors. The competitive procedure with negotiation allows for fair competition among businesses, ensuring a level playing field for all potential suppliers. The 2-year contract period offers stability for selected suppliers and a chance to establish long-term partnerships with the buyer.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 283

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 283 for 2 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-b5fd17-2ddb52aa-1e7b-4c90-9623-95a55b66c7fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc08e8a5-2d9b-40ee-981c-bc5ce2f26232
Current Stage
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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
£3,980,184 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,507,925 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2024 - 20 Feb 2026 1-2 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

LONDON UNITED

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