Award

Provision of bus service - Route 49

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

06 Dec 2024 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract titled "Provision of bus service - Route 49" under the industry category of Public Road Transport Services (CPV: 60112000). This procurement process was managed using a selective, competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, concluding on 27th February 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £6.2 million, starts on 7th September 2024 and ends on 3rd September 2027, serving the London region in the United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised on 12th June 2024, and the awarded contractor is London United.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for companies specialising in public transport services. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning three years, offers stable revenue potential. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable, making the procurement process inclusive for smaller entities. Companies experienced in providing bus services and managing large-scale transport projects would find this tender particularly beneficial due to its scope and the high-value nature of the contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 49

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 49 for 3 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-b5fd17-79dfdd7d-6e24-4d33-89e9-8c379627fd5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13804fe3-aef0-4ad7-bb16-601a47b3f819
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
£6,285,830 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,163,937 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 2027 2-3 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

LONDON UNITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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