Award

Provision of bus service - Route 617

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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03 Sep 2024 at 15:27

Award

03 Sep 2024 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of bus service Route 617, managed by Transport for London (TfL), pertains to the public road transport services industry, specifically within the London region of the United Kingdom. The process, which involved a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, concluded with the award on 15th August 2024. The contract period spans from 31st August 2024 to 27th August 2027. The total value of the contract is £446,296, while the minimum value is £266,811. This tender is suitable for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the public transport sector, especially those looking to expand their services within the London area. Companies capable of providing high-quality bus services and meeting competitive procedure demands are well-suited to compete. The long-term contract offers financial stability and potential business growth for SMEs and larger organisations alike. Metroline Travel, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, highlighting the competitive nature and the scale of opportunities available in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 617

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 617 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-c73055d9-874d-48da-b01e-1249797d8e97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810d8c30-2b68-4b11-91c7-8bf346dfc44d
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
£446,296 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,811 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2024 - 27 Aug 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

METROLINE TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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