Award

Provision of bus service - Route W9

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

06 Dec 2024 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route W9", designed to deliver public road transport services in London, United Kingdom. Classified under the industry category of public road transport services (CPV code 60112000), this tender proceeded through a competitive procedure with negotiation, suitable for procurements above threshold. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 27th August 2024. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 13th August 2024 and the contract period running from 21st September 2024 to 17th September 2027. The contract’s estimated value is £3,294,250, with the awarded contract amounting to £2,389,984.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies in the transport sector. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operational footprint in the public transport domain. The selective procurement method, with its competitive yet negotiable approach, allows businesses with specialised capabilities to compete effectively. Metroline, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, highlighting a precedent for well-established companies to participate in and secure such tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route W9

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route W9 for 3 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-b5fd17-9a489bbb-a8af-49d0-8daf-41cbf032727f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcb7ead9-49af-4f91-88bc-3c7ca1dc6f54
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
£3,294,250 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,389,984 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2024 - 17 Sep 2027 2-3 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

METROLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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