Award

Provision of bus service - Route N20

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

27 Nov 2024 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service Route N20, classified under public road transport services (CPV code 60112000). The procurement process was conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, specifically using a selective method. The awarded contract will cover a period from 26 July 2025 to 28 July 2028, with an estimated value of £719,955. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, as indicated by its status being marked complete. The services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in public transportation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender due to the suitability considerations outlined. With a focus on long-term service provision and a substantial contract value, businesses can benefit from predictable revenue over the three-year contract period. Metroline, a large-scale entity, has been selected as the supplier for this contract, demonstrating the competitive nature and business potential in securing large-scale public service contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route N20

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route N20 for 3 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-b5fd17-55a1ac6a-c956-41b0-8a5f-4036bc9b7f06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb28b8b-7ac9-4838-be7f-c1d30a2a4d79
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
£719,956 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£719,955 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2028 3-4 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

METROLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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