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Provision of bus service - Route 4

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of bus service route 4 by Transport for London has successfully concluded. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract value is £6,545,007, with a contract period starting on September 28, 2024, and ending on September 26, 2031. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, with the tender closing on January 30, 2024. The contracting authority, Transport for London, based in London, awarded the contract to Metroline Travel.

This tender for the provision of bus service route 4 presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially for those operating in the public road transport services category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are specifically encouraged to participate. Businesses with experience in public transportation services and negotiation skills would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process, leveraging their expertise to secure future contracts and expand their operations.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 4

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 4 for 7 years. Please note, costs posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39455b66-1ee9-4e9d-acf3-6831576f9f8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dae6ef1-584d-4db6-ad82-5f4efc7291f0
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
£6,545,007 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,433,107 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2024 - 26 Sep 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
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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

METROLINE TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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