Award

Provision of bus service - Route 147

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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23 May 2023 at 15:33

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13 Feb 2023 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service route 147 in London. The procurement stage involved a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, with a contract period from 6th May 2023 to 3rd May 2030. The total contract value is £5,015,000 GBP, and the contract was awarded to Blue Triangle. The procurement opportunity was suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This awarded contract by Transport for London offers business growth opportunities for companies providing public road transport services. Businesses in the public transportation sector, especially those interested in providing bus services, could find this tender attractive. The contract period extends over 7 years, allowing selected suppliers like Blue Triangle to establish long-term relationships and secure revenue stability within the local market.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 147

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 147 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-b5fd17-8a726eb9-ef4c-4daa-986e-bf6be2f39194
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc24122f-599f-4388-9f2b-23f8ba84011a
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
£5,755,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,015,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 May 2023 - 3 May 2030 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

BLUE TRIANGLE

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