Award

Provision of bus service - Route 99

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

08 Oct 2024 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed its procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 99", classified under Public road transport services. The competitive selective procedure with negotiation resulted in the award being announced on 24 April 2024. This contract, valued at approximately GBP 5,678,267, spans from 18 January 2025 to 16 January 2032, covering the London region. The process involved careful planning and selection, adhering to a timeline that concluded the tender period on 19 March 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public transportation services, particularly those capable of managing long-term service contracts. Companies with experience in public road transport and a proficient capability to negotiate and manage large-scale projects will find this opportunity attractive. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, potentially leading to substantial business growth by leveraging the contract's substantial value and extended duration.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 99

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 99 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-b9954f4c-104c-4b7e-bded-6e4e8cff2ef9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4fc7612-1546-4530-848f-24cf7e36c43b
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
£5,973,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,678,267 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 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

LONDON CENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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