Award

Provision of Bus Service - Route 549

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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10 Feb 2023 at 11:02

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07 Jul 2021 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has recently awarded a contract for the provision of bus service - Route 549 within the public road transport services industry category. The contract, valued at £181,950, was awarded to Sullivan Buses through a selective procurement method involving a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period is from March 12, 2022, to March 12, 2027. The procurement stage was completed with the tender period ending on April 27, 2021.

This contract opportunity for the provision of bus services in London is suitable for SMEs and offers a chance for businesses in the transport industry to grow. Companies interested in public road transport services, particularly those with experience in bus operations and management, can benefit from this opportunity. The contract, with a potential extension based on performance, provides a platform for business expansion and collaboration within the specified region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bus Service - Route 549

Notice Description

Provision of bus service - Route 549 for 5 years with a provision of a 2-year extension, depending on performance. Please note costs posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63709920-36e6-4159-9925-a75dc338aaad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c20005c4-1921-424e-899c-a54e05bc14fe
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£497,109 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2022 - 12 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

SULLIVAN BUSES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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