Award

Provision of bus service - Route 137/N137

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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27 Mar 2024 at 12:10

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29 Sep 2023 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the provision of the bus service (Route 137/N137) in London was completed on 27th March 2024. Transport for London was the buying organisation. The contract, valued at £7,510,000 GBP, was awarded to Arriva London South through a selective procurement method. The contract period is from 20th January 2024 to 19th January 2029.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the public road transport services sector, particularly those offering bus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. Understanding the competitive procedure with negotiation is crucial for businesses aiming to secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 137/N137

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 137/N137 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-b5fd17-5aa819d5-b0b7-4ea0-8d61-79efb98b6f47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47209cdb-9977-4317-9250-fa4353e72038
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
£7,510,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,025,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2024 - 19 Jan 2029 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

ARRIVA LONDON SOUTH

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