Award

Provision of bus service - Route 337

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

20 Dec 2024 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of bus service route 337. This contract, classified under public road transport services, is worth approximately £4.52 million and spans from 24th May 2025 to 21st May 2032. Based in London, the project uses a competitive procedure with negotiation and was targeted for SMEs and VCSEs. The tender period ended on 25th June 2024, and the award was made on 26th July 2024. Key contact is Richard Rampton at contracts.tendering@tfl.gov.uk.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in public transportation services. Businesses that can provide efficient and reliable bus services would be well-suited to compete. The long-term nature of the contract provides stability and potential for extended collaboration with Transport for London. This procurement method underscores the competitive nature of the selection process, which can help companies demonstrate their capabilities and build their reputability in the industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 337

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 337 for 7 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-b5fd17-899de2eb-0185-479e-878b-db1e8cd409bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1d440c-d48d-4dc7-ae86-120a9e5d1eb1
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
£4,520,677 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,520,676 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2025 - 21 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

TRANSPORT UK LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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