Award

Provision of bus service - Route 230

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

27 Nov 2024 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of the bus service - Route 230. The contract, classified under Public Road Transport Services (CPV code: 60112000), will serve the London region in the United Kingdom. The competitive procurement process, a selective procedure with negotiation above the threshold, concluded on 1st November 2024. The contract period is set to commence on 21st June 2025 and will run until 18th June 2032, with an initial tender period that ended on 27th August 2024. The total contract value amounts to £5,175,000 GBP, with the initial contract award valued at £4,440,616 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in public transportation services. Given the scale and duration of the contract, large operators with the capacity to manage long-term transportation projects are well-suited to compete. Additionally, this tender is accessible to SMEs and VCSEs, providing a platform for small to medium enterprises and voluntary/community sector enterprises to engage in substantial public procurement opportunities. The buyer, Transport for London, known for its extensive management of London's transport network, presents a valuable partnership for potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 230

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 230 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-b5fd17-2f60f404-7fca-47da-9fbd-8f0ff7586ac9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686bcc84-3234-4f2e-9ebf-a3dd5d73c108
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
£5,175,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,440,616 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 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

LONDON GENERAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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