Award

Provision of bus service - Routes 299/389/399

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

20 Dec 2024 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service routes 299, 389, and 399, covering a contract period from 1st February 2025 to 30th January 2032. This competitive procedure with negotiation was valued at £3,099,071, aiming to enhance public road transport services within London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, ensuring a rigorous selection process. The award was published on 20th December 2024, with the successful supplier, London General, having been announced on 6th June 2024.

This contract poses significant opportunities for businesses specializing in public transport services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suitable to engage in such tenders, benefiting from long-term contracts and stable revenue. The engagement with Transport for London, a prominent public body, could bolster the supplier's reputation and open doors for future collaborations in the public transport sector. Businesses in the related services industry stand to gain from such sizeable public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Routes 299/389/399

Notice Description

Provision of bus service routes 299/389/399 for 7 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-b5fd17-2f60618b-b5b2-4f55-8ec8-9f7580b505da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eecd727-a042-4b8d-a8c4-a6f3fb05c614
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
£3,099,071 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,099,071 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 30 Jan 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
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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 GENERAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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