Award

Provision of bus service - Route U1

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

06 Dec 2024 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service Route U1, classified under public road transport services (CPV code 60112000). Located in London, this service contract spans seven years, commencing on 26 October 2024 and concluding on 24 October 2031. The contract was awarded through a competitive procedure with negotiation, valued at £3,063,740. The tender process concluded on 8 August 2023, and the contract has been awarded to Metroline West.

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies in the public transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing bus services. SMEs and VCSEs are also encouraged to participate, as indicated by the tender’s suitability criteria. The long-term nature of the contract allows for stable and sustained business development, with opportunities to enhance service offerings and operational efficiencies over the contracted period.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route U1

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route U1 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-b5fd17-46f63ca3-6f7a-4c83-b83c-e30c538a1a23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e535e-ec57-430a-98a6-4c6fc27b4650
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
£3,162,740 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,063,740 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 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

METROLINE WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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