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Provision of bus service - Route 605

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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03 Sep 2024 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) completed a procurement process for the provision of bus service route 605 in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of bus service - Route 605" and classified under Public road transport services (CPV 60112000), utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation, specifically a selective procurement method. The contract period for this service begins on 31 August 2024 and ends on 29 August 2025, with the total contract value awarded to Metroline Travel amounting to £141,793 GBP. The award was finalised on 15 August 2024, and TfL has opted to include Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in their suitability criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those specialised in bus operations. SMEs and larger enterprises with expertise in public road transport and the ability to meet the required standards and negotiate competitively may find this tender beneficial. The project not only supports business growth by allowing companies like Metroline Travel to expand their service offerings but also serves as a stable, year-long contract that ensures steady income and the potential for future partnerships with TfL.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 605

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 605 for 1 year. 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-b5fd17-6c5a4309-0bbe-494b-a6d8-b85b1a10aba2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53ed74b-ace7-471c-9db0-2b821aa5efc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£207,607 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,793 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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 TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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