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Provision of bus service - Route C1

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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16 Jul 2024 at 09:20

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03 Apr 2024 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of bus service route C1 in London was successfully completed by Transport for London. This tender followed a selective procurement method with a competitive procedure involving negotiation. The contract period spans from 29th June 2024 to 27th June 2031, representing a significant service duration of 7 years.

This opportunity to provide bus services in London presents a chance for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in the public transport sector. Companies suited for this tender should have expertise in public road transport services and be prepared for negotiation processes above the threshold. Transport for London, as the buying organisation, offers a substantial contract value of £4,957,768, creating a significant growth opportunity for the successful supplier over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route C1

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route C1 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-a4a06529-5c22-4005-8eda-82fb64b584db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e7fb77-807f-4200-aaa5-6b3fe69666c8
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
£4,957,768 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,651,615 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2024 - 27 Jun 2031 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

LONDON UNITED

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