Award

Provision of bus service - Route H2

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

04 Oct 2024 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service Route H2. The awarded contract, identified by the tender ID QC92202, falls under the public road transport services category (CPV code 60112000) and pertains to services in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out through a competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold). The contract period is set from 7th June 2025 to 9th June 2028, with a total value of £1,353,244. Important dates include the end of the tender period on 28th May 2024 and the contract award date on 26th July 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public transportation and related services. It is particularly advantageous for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the project's provisions for these types of enterprises. Metroline Travel, a large-scale company, has been awarded the contract, setting a benchmark for potential future suppliers aiming to collaborate with Transport for London. Businesses capable of providing reliable and efficient public transportation services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, helping them extend their services and enhance their market presence in the public transport sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route H2

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route H2 for 3 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-e704abca-deb9-4f7c-808e-da3e9b30d3db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f1c71cf-07e2-43b8-ba23-8555fded3219
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
£1,533,244 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,352,700 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2028 3-4 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 TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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