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Provision of bus service - Route 194

Transport for London

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London procured a public bus service for route 194, covering passenger transport operations in London. The requirement is classified as public road transport services and falls within the services category. The service is intended to provide regular bus operations on the specified route for TfL, with delivery taking place in London. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and for voluntary, community and social enterprises. The selected operator, Arriva London South, is a large transport business based in London. This opportunity is therefore relevant to bus operators and passenger transport providers with the operational capability to run a scheduled urban bus route for a public transport authority.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Arriva London South on 20 October 2023. The awarded value was £5,077,000. The contract runs from 24 August 2024 to 22 August 2031. The original estimated procurement value was £5,772,915, with a stated minimum value of £5,197,000. TfL used a selective competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The tender submission deadline was 5 September 2023 at noon. The award was active, and signed contract and schedule records were associated with the outcome. There were no lots identified, so the award covers the route 194 bus service as a single requirement.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from Transport for London for contracted scheduled bus operations on a defined London route. A credible future competitor would need to operate urban passenger bus services safely and reliably, manage the staffing, vehicles, maintenance and service control required for a multi-year route commitment, and meet TfL’s operational and contractual standards. Experience delivering public transport services for a transport authority would strengthen a bidder’s position, while smaller operators and voluntary or community organisations were considered suitable for the requirement. The competitive procedure with negotiation indicates that suppliers need the commercial, technical and organisational capability to engage with TfL on a detailed service proposal and negotiate delivery arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 194

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 194 for 7 years. Please note, cost posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae1d0339-f64a-460f-9298-79d018f16805
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9064e574-c628-4b51-95ec-f796d37c4708
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
£5,772,915 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,077,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

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