Award

Provision of bus service - Route 412/685

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

07 Nov 2024 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service routes 412/685 to Arriva London South. This seven-year service contract falls under the public road transport services category and is scheduled to start on 30th August 2025, extending until 27th August 2032. The contract, valued at £2,744,081, covers the region of London in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, which concluded with an award on 18th October 2024. Key details and documents regarding this contract are available and published as of 7th November 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the public transport sector, particularly those providing bus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered in the competitive process, highlighting inclusivity in procurement. Companies experienced in managing large fleets and maintaining high standards of service delivery would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders facilitated by Transport for London, offering avenues for business growth in a bustling urban market.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 412/685

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 412/685 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-aca3fb2f-6b2a-41e4-b3a0-0d54ea9bfe7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067f7f86-a25b-491a-bd7a-e719137c2348
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
£2,744,082 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,744,081 £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
17 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
Richard Rampton
Contact Email
contracts.tendering@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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