Award

Provision of bus service - Route 278

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

26 Nov 2024 at 20:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Transport for London, concerns the "Provision of bus service - Route 278" for three years. This contract, falling under the public road transport services industry category (CPV 60112000), covers the region of London. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the tender process has progressed to the award stage as of 26 November 2024. The contract period will begin on 7 December 2024 and extend to 3 December 2027, with the total contract value estimated at GBP 4,531,750.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those with a proven track record in providing reliable and efficient bus services. The contract is especially well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the emphasis on inclusivity and competitiveness. The awarded supplier, Transport UK London, exemplifies the type of organisation capable of fulfilling such requirements and delivering value to Transport for London and the community it serves.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 278

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 278 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-b5fd17-82c72f06-3657-4dd3-bb4e-2b3fa799e7de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a3d1178-e9d0-4e25-9519-c6c415bcf47c
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
£4,531,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,196,990 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2024 - 3 Dec 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
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

TRANSPORT UK LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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