Award

Provision of bus service - Route SL6

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

04 Sep 2024 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Transport for London (TfL) for the "Provision of bus service - Route SL6" in the Public road transport services industry category. This contract pertains to services in London, United Kingdom. The award stage was completed on 26th July 2024, with the contracting period set from 29th March 2025 to 26th March 2032. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, aimed at acquiring services above the standard threshold. The contract value stands at £3,265,130, and the process was designed to be suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport services by engaging in a long-term, high-value contract with a renowned authority like TfL. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities due to the procurement's inclusive suitability criteria. By winning contracts like this, businesses can significantly expand their operations, drive growth, and enhance their reputation through association with a prestigious organisation such as TfL.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route SL6

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route SL6 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-df6a8eae-988b-4a60-a57a-7c15874a7a39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111210bd-eeab-46d9-9925-e2daa1de44c4
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
£3,265,130 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,895,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 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
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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

ARRIVA LONDON SOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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