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Provision of bus service - Route 65/N65

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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17 Oct 2024 at 11:09

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16 Jul 2024 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Transport for London involves the provision of bus services for Route 65/N65 over a 3-year period. This process, classified under the "Public road transport services" industry category, has completed the tender stage using a competitive procedure with negotiation, above threshold. The procurement covered services within the London region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th February 2024, the contract period starting on 6th July 2024, and ending on 2nd July 2027. The awarded value of the contract is £10,372,952 GBP, and the award was made on 24th April 2024. The buying organisation, Transport for London, is located at 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those in the public transport sector, due to its significant contract value and the extended duration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable to compete, given the procurement method and ongoing support for inclusive business participation. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality bus services in London can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and secure a steady revenue stream over the contract period. London United, the awarded supplier, demonstrates the competitive nature and high standards expected in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 65/N65

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 65/N65 for 3 years. Please note, costs 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-c18bfa3b-f7c5-460c-b0af-73a0c6213eec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc18bdd-6e4d-4f1a-973a-e54bb7ef05f0
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
£11,782,529 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,372,952 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2024 - 2 Jul 2027 2-3 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 UNITED

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