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Provision of bus service - Route 410

Transport for London

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London procured a public bus service for Route 410 in London. The requirement is the operation of a scheduled public road transport service, covering the route and its associated passenger service delivery. It is a services contract bought by Transport for London, with delivery taking place in London. The procurement is intended for organisations able to provide and manage bus operations rather than supply vehicles or undertake construction works. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations, so the requirement was not limited to large transport groups. The service supports London’s public transport network and requires a supplier capable of delivering the route as an operational bus service.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Arriva London South on 20 October 2023. It used a selective competitive procedure with negotiation for a contract above the applicable threshold. Bids closed at 12:00 on 5 September 2023. The estimated procurement value was between £6,142,000 and £6,400,451. The award value was £5,070,000. The awarded contract runs from 24 August 2024 to 23 August 2030, giving a six-year service period. The award is active and the contract has been signed. The recorded outcome identifies Arriva London South as the selected supplier. The procurement covers one bus service requirement, Route 410, rather than separately awarded lots. Evaluation was conducted through the negotiated competitive procedure, with detailed award criteria set through the procurement documents.

This award shows sustained demand from Transport for London for contracted bus operations in London, using a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need proven capability to operate a scheduled public bus route, manage vehicles, drivers, timetables and passenger-facing service delivery, and maintain reliable day-to-day performance across the full operating term. Relevant experience in London’s regulated public transport environment would strengthen a future proposition, alongside the operational capacity, safety systems, maintenance arrangements and management controls needed for continuous service. The buyer’s identification of the requirement as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations indicates that participation may be possible for organisations with the necessary transport capability, either independently or through an appropriate delivery partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 410

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 410 for 6 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-b447c7df-3781-476b-a2d3-12b0fd856043
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1e6472-c706-41b7-8ab1-2213b9f6e48e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£6,400,451 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,070,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2024 - 23 Aug 2030 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

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