Award

Provision of bus service - Route 38/N38

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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15 Jan 2024 at 12:08

Award

08 Sep 2023 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service route 38/N38. The contract, valued at £10,853,303, was awarded to Arriva London North following a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The contract period is from 11th November 2023 to 10th November 2028. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract was officially signed on 5th December 2022. Suppliers selected for this opportunity should be prepared to provide public road transport services in London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the public road transport services industry, particularly those able to cater to the London region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The contract is for 5 years, offering a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. Companies aspiring for growth in the transport sector should consider bidding for this lucrative contract with Transport for London.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 38/N38

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 38/N38 for 5 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-b5fd17-394ddd23-5b2c-43be-9e3c-c1c43b0811ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46681a0b-78cc-4b00-b2a8-355317e0cf99
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
£10,853,877 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,500,303 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2028 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

ARRIVA LONDON NORTH

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