Award

Provision of bus service - Route 30

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

06 May 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for London, was for the "Provision of bus service - Route 30" within the industry category of Public road transport services (CPV code 60112000). This selective procurement utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation, beginning with the tender stage and resulting in the award. The tender concluded on 30th July 2024, and the award was made on 16th December 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £5,855,150, commences on 21st June 2025 and extends until 23rd June 2028. The service will operate in London, United Kingdom, offering opportunities for enterprises aiming to serve this region.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly suited for medium to large-sized companies specialising in transportation and logistical services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as noted in the tender's suitability criteria. With Metroline being the awarded supplier, this contract signifies a sustainable business opportunity that promises continued engagement with one of the UK's most significant public transport procurers, Transport for London, thereby enhancing market presence in a competitive industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 30

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 30 for 3 years. Please note, costs posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73becaf9-4921-4f2d-a4bb-78e8a225053e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef0d014-326f-470b-957d-6011ccafce11
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
£7,010,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,855,150 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2028 3-4 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
Richard Rampton
Contact Email
contracts.tendering@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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 Documents

Notice URLs

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