Award

Provision of bus service - Route 46

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

06 May 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 46" was managed by Transport for London. This contracting process falls under the industry category of public road transport services, specifically classified under CPV code 60112000. The procurement utilised a selective method, described as a competitive procedure with negotiation, which is above the threshold. This contract, awarded on 18th November 2024, involves services to be conducted in London, United Kingdom, and it spans from 21st June 2025 to 14th June 2032. The total value amounts to £6,547,364 GBP, and the procurement has reached the award stage, with the most recent publication date being 6th May 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for organizations in the public transport sector. Although Metroline, a large-scale supplier, secured the award, the competitive procedure indicates potential for other businesses in future opportunities. The tender process highlights potential suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that such organisations would be well-placed to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with Transport for London could enable businesses to expand their footprint in the London transport sector, facilitating growth and new ventures.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 46

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 46 for 7 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-b5fd17-7d391804-20f0-43c9-a6cb-fc8278f62925
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f850d85d-f4d7-4c8d-96a2-5141d8dccae5
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
£7,015,842 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,547,364 £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
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2032 Over 5 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

METROLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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