Award

Provision of bus service - Route 196

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

27 Nov 2024 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service route 196 in London, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under public road transport services, follows a competitive procedure with negotiation, specifically tailored for above-threshold contracts. The contract value amounts to GBP 6,152,753 and covers a period of seven years, starting on 3rd May 2025 and ending on 30th April 2032. The award was made to Arriva London South on 26th July 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract details and relevant documents published on 27th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services to secure long-term contracts with Transport for London. It is particularly suitable for companies of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), who are looking to expand their operations within the London public transport sector. The competitive procedure with negotiation employed allows businesses to engage in meaningful discussions and tailor their proposals to meet the client’s specific needs, fostering an environment conducive to business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 196

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 196 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-c29909b3-b280-461e-8822-8402a43a01ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738043b1-3b93-4a13-a921-02d36cd457f0
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
£6,152,753 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,005,174 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2025 - 30 Apr 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

ARRIVA LONDON SOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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