Award

Provision of bus service - Route 72/N72

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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AwardUpdate

15 Jan 2024 at 12:12

Award

07 Sep 2023 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London organization has recently awarded a contract for the provision of bus service route 72/N72. This procurement falls under the public road transport services category and has a contract value of £3,538,822. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method with a competitive procedure and negotiation above the threshold. The contract period starts on 2nd December 2023 and ends on 29th November 2030, offering opportunities for businesses interested in providing transportation services within London.

This tender by Transport for London underlines an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to engage in the public procurement process. Businesses within the services industry, particularly those focusing on public road transport services, can benefit from competing in this procurement. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 28th February 2023 and the contract award date on 10th March 2023. The procurement location is London, United Kingdom, and businesses with a focus on this area are well-suited to explore collaboration possibilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 72/N72

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 72/N72 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-e616e42f-382a-4d4a-859a-36a2463407dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4b110f-9ec6-4c28-9565-cb0bd2efe5fa
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
£3,945,985 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,538,822 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2023 - 29 Nov 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

LONDON UNITED

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