Award

Provision of bus service - Route 270

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

20 Dec 2024 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport for London entailed the provision of bus service for Route 270. Classified under the public road transport services industry category (CPV: 60112000), this procurement sought service delivery in London, UK. The tender, identified as QC91902, followed a competitive procedure with negotiation and was valued at £5,447,649 GBP. The tender process concluded on 25th June 2024, with the contract period set from 31st May 2025 to 28th May 2032. The award was granted on 2nd September 2024, with the full details published on 20th December 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services, particularly those adept in managing bus routes and large-scale transportation contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate, indicating a preference for inclusive growth. Transport for London, as the buying organisation, provides ample scope for businesses to expand their footprint in the public transport sector, leveraging a steady contract over seven years with a significant financial commitment. The selective procurement method ensures a competitive yet transparent process, ideal for well-qualified businesses in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 270

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 270 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-b5fd17-65303ad8-ea1a-46e7-9b45-63c603cff59f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ebee31d-acf9-45ed-8be3-0ff8595d012e
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
£5,447,649 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,447,648 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 28 May 2032 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

TRANSPORT UK LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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