Award

Provision of Bus Service - Route 251

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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13 Nov 2023 at 12:50

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18 Oct 2022 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London has completed the procurement of the Provision of Bus Service - Route 251. The contracting process followed a selective competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) method. The contract period is from September 2nd, 2023, to August 30th, 2030. The total contract value is £3,508,566 GBP, with an award date of September 1st, 2022. The bus service will be provided in the London region.

This procurement opportunity for the bus service presents a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in providing public road transport services. Companies in the public transportation or services sector would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract has a significant value and a long-term duration, offering stability for potential suppliers to plan and invest in the provision of bus services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bus Service - Route 251

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 251 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-e3f8d9a7-ad4a-40ef-9812-3f4a9f3a1648
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96734811-013c-4bcb-bd1d-fd8d298d5aa8
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
£3,508,566 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,254,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2023 - 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
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

METROLINE

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