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Provision of bus service - Route SL5

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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09 Dec 2024 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded the contract for the provision of bus service route SL5 to Arriva London South. This contract falls under the public road transport services industry and covers London, United Kingdom. It was awarded following a competitive procedure with negotiation, above the threshold, and was finalised on 26 September 2024. The contract period runs from 12 April 2025 to 9 April 2032. The total value of the contract is approximately £4,639,124. The procurement was in the Award stage as of December 2024. Suitable businesses for this opportunity included those classified as SMEs and VCSEs, aiming to deliver high-standard public transportation services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport services sector, particularly those capable of managing long-term service commitments. SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in public road transport could find this tender lucrative, helping to expand their market presence and secure stable revenue for the coming years. The project’s high value combined with its strategic importance in a major urban area like London makes it particularly attractive for businesses with experience in large-scale, long-duration transportation contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route SL5

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route SL5 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-e4934361-43be-4473-931a-d45ce199bc9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a1d388-bca0-4371-8583-73c267c340b1
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
£4,639,124 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,391,100 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 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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