Award

Provision of bus service - Route 255

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

20 Nov 2023 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus services for route 255. The contract, with a total value of GBP 3,287,399, was awarded to Arriva London South. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period is set to start on August 24, 2024, and end on August 22, 2031. The tender closed on September 5, 2023.

This procurement process by Transport for London presents an opportunity for businesses in the public road transport services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process. Businesses interested in providing long-term bus services in London should consider engaging with Transport for London for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 255

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 255 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-b5fd17-31db3ff9-5a4e-445a-a693-f7fe713eae25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc451aa-b82d-4a65-b343-528aaf458dd5
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
£3,890,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,287,399 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2031 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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