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Provision of bus service - Route 646

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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05 May 2021 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is seeking providers for the "Provision of bus service - Route 646," classified under public road transport services. This selective procurement process commenced with the contract period starting on 4th September 2021 and concluding on 10th September 2026. The procurement method involved a competitive procedure with negotiation, with a value of £376,250 and a minimum contract value of £243,674. The tender period closed on 8th September 2020, with the contract awarded to Blue Triangle Buses on 10th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in bus services, route management, and vehicle maintenance may find this contract beneficial, given its long-term nature and substantial value. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their footprint in London’s public transport landscape, offering a stable income over the five-year contract duration.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 646

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 646 for 5 years. Please note, costs posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e45de92-184c-43db-88f8-229dedd4e974
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c38a5e0-a1f6-4d30-9f60-b5adb746d1c7
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£376,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,823 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2021 - 10 Sep 2026 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

BLUE TRIANGLE BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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