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Provision of bus service - Route 94/N94

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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26 Nov 2024 at 16:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 94/N94." This contract falls under the Public road transport services category and pertains to the London region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, classified as a services tender, was conducted through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, closing on 9th April 2024. Key dates include the awarding of the contract on 2nd July 2024 and the commencement of the contract period from 7th December 2024 to 5th December 2031. The total value of the contract is approximately £7,206,670 GBP. The award notice for this tender was published on 26th November 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those specialising in bus operations. The extended contract duration of seven years offers long-term stability and could significantly contribute to business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs encouraged to apply. Companies with expertise in providing reliable and efficient public transport services are well-suited to compete for such contracts, as it offers substantial engagement in a major urban area, London. The successful supplier, London United, a large-scale business, exemplifies the market potential available through such public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 94/N94

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 94/N94 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-b5fd17-7c395914-1a52-4d6a-b829-6e354cf30701
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458509cf-7359-4b6b-bad1-647e254abf78
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
£7,626,362 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,207,670 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 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

LONDON UNITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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