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Provision of bus service - Route 466

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

07 Nov 2024 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 466". The contract, classified under "Public road transport services" (CPV code 60112000), covers a 7-year period from 30th August 2025 to 27th August 2032. This selective competitive procedure with negotiation has a total value of £8,348,983 and will cover the London region. The contract was awarded on 10th October 2024 to Arriva London South, a large-scale supplier, following the competitive tender process that ended on 27th August 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large transport service providers capable of handling significant operational demands in a metropolitan area like London. It is also suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to partner or engage in subcontracting within the scope of public transport services. The extensive contract period provides a stable and prolonged revenue stream, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the public transport sector. The successful business is expected to deliver consistent and reliable bus services which are critical to the urban infrastructure, potentially enhancing their reputation and portfolio.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 466

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 466 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-b5fd17-9a59edd0-1476-404d-a444-ef153b2a3a07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be37937b-6ce4-4ec9-acc8-e36a28b6512c
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
£8,348,983 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,348,982 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2032 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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