Award

Provision of Bus Service - Route 678

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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05 Oct 2021 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Bus Service - Route 678 was initiated by Transport for London, a buyer organisation located at 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ, England. The procurement stage was marked as complete, and the tender used a selective procurement method with a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period runs from April 2, 2022, to March 30, 2029, with a total value of £492,750. The tender deadline for submission was May 25, 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the public road transport services industry, specifically those offering bus services. The procurement is well-suited for businesses interested in long-term contracts with the potential for post-award negotiations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations can also participate due to the suitability conditions set in the tender.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bus Service - Route 678

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 678 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-b5fd17-8d79f020-87e6-46e9-87fa-3b17d5f04daf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2a89255-a5cb-4521-a25d-7ff60d7a6cb8
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
£492,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£318,701 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 30 Mar 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
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts.tendering@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02030540491

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

TOWER TRANSIT

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