Award

Provision of bus service - Route 60

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

07 Nov 2024 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service for Route 60 to Arriva London South, valued at £7,870,518. This procurement process falls under the public road transport services industry category and will serve the London region in the United Kingdom. The tender stage is complete, with the competitive procedure with negotiation being employed. Key dates include the awarding date on 10 October 2024, the contract start date on 30 August 2025, and the end date set for 27 August 2032, covering an extensive contract period of seven years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, especially those capable of providing long-term, reliable transportation solutions. Companies of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete in such tenders, as indicated by the suitability requirements. The procurement's large scope and value promise substantial business growth for the winning supplier, facilitating expanded operations and market presence in the London transportation sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 60

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 60 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-b5fd17-3baf8a6f-0684-489a-bd0d-3761afdd5ff3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fce079b-6793-4f62-be1d-d5f2f9a183d9
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
£7,870,519 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,870,518 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 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
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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 SOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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