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Provision of bus service - Route 14/N14

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of a bus service along Route 14/N14 in the public road transport services industry category. The contract, with a total value of £8,370,000 GBP, was awarded following a selective procurement method involving competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period ended on 14th March 2023, and the contract period extends from 18th November 2023 to 15th November 2030, making it a significant long-term opportunity for interested businesses in London.

This tender for bus service provision by Transport for London presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the public road transport services sector. Businesses in the transportation industry, particularly those with experience in providing bus services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this competitive process, companies can establish long-term partnerships and contribute to the enhancement of public transport services in the London region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 14/N14

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 14/N14 for 7 years. Please note, costs posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-467f3368-766e-49d7-b6cb-67676573cae5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd59b27-4a15-4d53-a8c1-814c532b6963
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
£8,370,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,520,269 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2023 - 15 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

LONDON GENERAL

Further Information

Notice URLs

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