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Provision of bus service - Route 417

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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18 Aug 2023 at 07:23

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14 Feb 2023 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service route 417 for 7 years to Arriva London South. The contract, valued at £3,508,000, was awarded on 20th December 2022 and covers the period from 19th August 2023 to 16th August 2030. The procurement method used was a selective process with negotiation above threshold. The tender period ended on 30th August 2022. The contract was published on Contracts Finder and can be accessed at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a77fd5-998f-449e-b6eb-9671f56f5e7f. The contract involves public road transport services and the delivery region is London, United Kingdom.

This opportunity created by Transport for London's bus service contract is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their business in public road transport services. Businesses in the transportation sector, specifically those operating bus services, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract period spans over several years, offering stability and growth opportunities for selected suppliers. The procurement process allows for negotiation, providing a chance for businesses to tailor their proposals and showcase their capabilities in delivering quality bus services to meet the needs of Transport for London and the local community.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 417

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 417 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-b5fd17-8cf1e747-8885-49d4-a637-7ca14359ce0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a77fd5-998f-449e-b6eb-9671f56f5e7f
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
£3,790,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,508,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2023 - 16 Aug 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

ARRIVA LONDON SOUTH

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