Award

Provision of bus service - Route 390/N390

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

06 May 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Transport for London involved the provision of bus services for route 390/N390, classified under public road transport services. Located in London, United Kingdom, this contract falls under the services category. The process underwent a competitive procedure with negotiation, above the threshold, and concluded with an award stage. The procurement was completed in a selective manner, culminating in a contract awarded to Metroline on 26th September 2024. The contract period is set from 30th August 2025 to 30th August 2030, with a contract value of approximately £6,888,756 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement process was designed to accommodate these entities. Companies specialising in public transport services, particularly those with experience in urban transit systems, will find this contract fitting. The engagement spans five years, providing a stable business opportunity within London's competitive transport sector, and contributing to potential future collaborations with Transport for London.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 390/N390

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 390/N390 for 5 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-d637a0cb-64bf-46bf-932e-240625d467d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6f755a-30e8-4b26-a65a-c769f73c3659
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
£6,888,757 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,888,756 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2030 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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