Award

Provision of bus service - Route 266/N266

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2024 at 19:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Transport for London involves the award of a contract for the provision of bus service Route 266/N266. This contract falls under the public road transport services category and will serve the London region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which has reached the award stage, was conducted via a competitive procedure with negotiation, specifically above the threshold. Key dates include the closure of the tender period on 9th April 2024, the award date on 4th July 2024, and the contract period spanning from 7th December 2024 to 5th December 2031. The contract, valued at approximately £8.65 million, was awarded to Metroline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transportation services. With a contract duration of seven years and a substantial financial scope, it offers a stable and long-term revenue stream. Companies specialising in bus transport services and possessing the capability to manage extensive routes within an urban context are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the procurement process was open to SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting Transport for London's inclusive approach to market opportunities, thereby fostering business growth in various sectors.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 266/N266

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 266/N266 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-b5fd17-58e26ba4-ac63-41a6-b6f8-574f122edcc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63551a7-e0dd-4952-83d1-6b8c69ee43c0
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
£9,431,899 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,651,660 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-58e26ba4-ac63-41a6-b6f8-574f122edcc1-2024-11-26T19:30:03Z",
    "date": "2024-11-26T19:30:03Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-58e26ba4-ac63-41a6-b6f8-574f122edcc1",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "QC89904",
        "title": "Provision of bus service - Route 266/N266",
        "description": "Provision of bus service route 266/N266 for 7 years. Please note, cost posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60112000",
            "description": "Public road transport services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 8651660,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 9431899,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-04-09T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-12-07T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2031-12-05T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/5WZu8KXU",
            "name": "Transport for London",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Transport for London",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/5WZu8KXU"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "197 Blackfriars Road",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "postalCode": "SE1 8NJ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Richard Rampton",
                "email": "contracts.tendering@tfl.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.tfl.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-209364",
            "name": "Metroline",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Metroline"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "ComfortDelGro House 329 Edgware Road London NW2 6JP"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/5WZu8KXU",
        "name": "Transport for London"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-58e26ba4-ac63-41a6-b6f8-574f122edcc1-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-07-04T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2024-11-26T19:30:03Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 8651660,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-209364",
                    "name": "Metroline"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-12-07T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2031-12-05T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63551a7-e0dd-4952-83d1-6b8c69ee43c0",
                    "datePublished": "2024-11-26T19:30:03Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}