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Provision of bus service - Route 631/H3

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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04 Oct 2024 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 631/H3" has been completed by Transport for London, located at 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Public Road Transport Services (CPV 60112000) and employs a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold). The contract, valued at £405,533, was awarded on 26 July 2024, with Metroline Travel as the successful supplier. The contract period will span from 7 June 2025 to 9 June 2028. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 28 May 2024 and the publication of the award notice on 4 October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public road transport services, especially those capable of providing reliable and efficient bus operations. The project is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. By participating in such tenders, businesses can establish themselves within the public transport sector, gain steady revenue through government contracts, and enhance their credentials by partnering with prominent organisations like Transport for London.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 631/H3

Notice Description

Provision of bus service routes 631/H3 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-b5fd17-2ffd92d0-c1c5-4f8d-8d23-92ec6e535cfa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3191a251-efa8-4c0c-b33a-dd43fa6baf39
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
£405,533 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£357,783 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 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
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

METROLINE TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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