Award

Provision of Bus Service - Route 686

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

17 Mar 2021 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has successfully completed the tender for the "Provision of Bus Service - Route 686," classified under road transport services. This competitive procurement process was conducted through a selective method with negotiation, primarily targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract, valued at approximately £293,750, commenced on 4th September 2021 and is set to run for five years until 4th September 2026. The initial tender period closed on 8th September 2020, indicating the timeframe for supplier submissions.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the transport and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in bus operations. Companies with a proven track record in providing reliable transport services and those looking to expand their public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete. With Transport for London as the contracting authority, this engagement not only fosters growth but also aligns with the authority's objectives to enhance public transport services in London.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bus Service - Route 686

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 686 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-d896756f-7ff1-4fde-8863-c9afcf739d7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba38dc5-233e-4e9b-a28d-fccf0683e209
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£293,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£186,739 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2021 - 4 Sep 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts.tendering@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2030540491

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

BLUE TRIANGLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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