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Provision of bus service - Route R68

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of bus service route R68 by Transport for London involves a selective procurement method with negotiation above the threshold. The contract period runs from June 22, 2024, to June 18, 2027. The main procurement category is services, with a contract value of GBP 4,189,348. The location of the service is in London, United Kingdom. The key deadline for the tender period was July 4, 2023. The buyer organisation, Transport for London, initiated and awarded the tender on October 12, 2023, to Abellio West London.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies in the public road transport services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically suitable for this competitive procedure. Businesses interested in providing bus services and operating in London, UK, should consider participating in this procurement process to potentially secure contracts with Transport for London. The negotiation stage allows for potential adjustments and discussions on the contract terms, creating space for innovation and tailored service provision within the public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route R68

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route R68 for 3 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-b5fd17-4bb6ccfa-bf17-4dac-884f-0ea2475f5dd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec9f0338-5bbf-4a5e-b983-df745a28806d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£4,189,348 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,271,153 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2024 - 18 Jun 2027 2-3 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

ABELLIO WEST LONDON

Further Information

Notice URLs

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