Award

Provision of bus service - Route 491

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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AwardUpdate

12 Mar 2025 at 11:08

Award

11 Mar 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service Route 491, in the public road transport services category, located within London, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded to Metroline, is set to begin on 31 May 2025, and last until 28 May 2032. The procurement process followed a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, and the tender period ended on 13 August 2024. The final award was posted on 12 March 2025, with the contract valued at approximately GBP 3,577,959.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies in the public transportation sector. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement method and suitability criteria accommodate these types of organisations. Establishing a long-term contract with Transport for London can provide stability and increased market presence for the winning bidder, while also contributing to enhanced transport services within the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 491

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 491 for 7 years. Please note, costs posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81af4bfd-eaec-45c6-814e-e3010b0fd181
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d88d3d-6e55-4a0a-b2df-e82a401afbce
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
£3,668,351 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,577,959 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 28 May 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
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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