Award

Provision of bus service - Route 684

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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10 Feb 2023 at 15:15

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02 Aug 2022 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service Route 684 to the South East London & Kent Bus Company Ltd. The tender, with ID QX80602, had a tender period ending on October 5, 2021, and a contract period from August 27, 2022, to August 24, 2029. The total contract value is GBP 339,000, starting with a minimum value of GBP 238,243. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract was awarded on March 8, 2022, with a contract value of GBP 190,000.

This contract for the provision of bus services presents an opportunity for businesses in the public road transport services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. The location of the service is in London, United Kingdom. Businesses interested in competitive procedures with negotiation and long-term service contracts should consider engaging with Transport for London for potential growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 684

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 684 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a91d922-f77c-4f7d-a86e-e57c306bfe10
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
£339,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2022 - 24 Aug 2029 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

SOUTH EAST LONDON & KENT BUS

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