Award

Provision of bus service - Route 87/N87

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

05 Feb 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the tender process for the provision of bus services on Route 87/N87 in London, United Kingdom. This competitive procedure with negotiation, above threshold, resulted in an awarded contract with London General. The contract, valued at £8,396,239, will run from 31st May 2025 to 1st June 2029, ensuring a four-year commitment. The procurement process, using a selective method, concluded on 11th June 2024, and the award was officially published on 5th February 2025. This tender falls under the public road transport services category and supports both SMEs and VCSEs in their eligibility criteria.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the public road transport services industry, especially those capable of providing reliable and efficient bus services. The awarded contract provides a long-term opportunity for growth, stability, and extensive experience within a major urban market. Companies that specialise in public transportation and are seeking to expand their operations within London, particularly those that meet the criteria for SMEs or have a social enterprise background, are well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Additionally, the involvement of large-scale suppliers like London General indicates the competitive nature and the high standards expected in the delivery of such services.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 87/N87

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 87/N87 for 4 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-c3e8b3db-55a0-4680-ab4a-aee095b02693
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ccc6e7c-4cf1-41db-abe0-c514a323f7d1
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
£8,624,759 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,396,239 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2029 4-5 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 GENERAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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