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Provision of bus service - Route 203

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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14 Feb 2023 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service route 203 in London under the "Public road transport services" category. The contract was awarded to London United with a total value of £2,195,196 and a contract period from September 2, 2023, to August 30, 2030. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the tender period ended on August 16, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the public road transport services sector, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in competitive procurement processes with Transport for London. Businesses interested in providing bus services in London should consider similar future tenders from Transport for London to expand their operations and strengthen partnerships in the transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 203

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 203 for 7 years. Please note, cost 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-b5fd17-7a15d374-b3da-4735-9b4b-1356e7693c6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a458fcf-2cfa-41e4-b5f8-4fde5768a8e7
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
£2,671,525 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,195,196 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2023 - 30 Aug 2030 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

LONDON UNITED

Further Information

Notice URLs

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