Award

Provision of bus service - Route W8

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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17 Oct 2024 at 11:20

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Award

03 Oct 2023 at 12:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service Route W8. This competitive procurement, conducted through a selective method with negotiations above the threshold, culminated in the awarding of a contract to Metroline. The bus service contract will run for 7 years, starting on 20 July 2024 and ending on 18 July 2031. The procurement process was categorised under public road transport services, with the initial tender period closing on 1 August 2023. The total contract value stood at £5,193,982, reflecting post-award negotiations from an original estimate of £5,660,000. The service primarily operates within the region of London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector to engage with major public contracts, especially those specialising in transport services and operations within urban environments. The procurement process demonstrated suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a focus on inclusivity and broader business participation. Companies with expertise in efficient and reliable bus service operations, particularly within large metropolitan areas like London, would find contracts such as this highly beneficial for growth and market presence. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business credibility and open further opportunities in public sector transport projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route W8

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route W8 for 7 years. 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-b5fd17-6bd292d7-766d-47d3-9ddc-bdb9773629af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87564300-2e8a-4bf6-900b-2da7297fbbbd
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
£5,660,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,193,982 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2031 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

METROLINE

Further Information

Notice URLs

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