Award

Provision of bus service - Route 17

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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17 Oct 2024 at 11:23

Award

03 Apr 2024 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement of a 5-year contract for the provision of bus service on Route 17, with the procurement process reaching the award stage. The contract, valued at £5,515,831, encompasses public road transport services within the London region. Following a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, the contract period is set to commence on 20th July 2024, concluding on 20th July 2029. Notable key dates include the tender period ending on 15th August 2023 and the award being active as of 23rd January 2024.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those capable of providing extensive bus operations in metropolitan areas. SMEs and VCSEs that have the expertise and resources to meet the rigorous demands of large-scale public transport projects would find this contract beneficial for growth. The selective procurement method employed entails a competitive procedure with negotiation, making it essential for participants to showcase both their operational efficiency and capability to contribute to the public transport infrastructure of London.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 17

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 17 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-b5fd17-61a68b45-74b9-44ca-955f-0eeab342a30d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ea247a-d44f-4396-b06c-3e03e58b6c7c
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
£5,515,831 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,515,830 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 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
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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

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