Award

Provision of bus service - Route 37/N37

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

20 Dec 2024 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 37/N37." This contract, valued at £7,483,170, covers public road transport services and will run from 31 May 2025 to 2 June 2028. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs. The services are to be delivered in London. The contract was awarded on 26 September 2024 to London Central, with all key information published by 20 December 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the public road transport sector. Given the scale and duration of the contract, businesses capable of managing large-scale transportation operations are well-suited. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. The successful execution of this contract could significantly enhance the awarded company's portfolio and market presence in London.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 37/N37

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 37/N37 for 3 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-bf8c2b1b-ae2d-44b5-975c-c65b12d42f5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80500db-1c5e-4789-9fad-526c0ab8f25f
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
£8,310,012 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,483,170 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 2 Jun 2028 3-4 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 CENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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