Award

Provision of bus service - Route 629

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

03 Sep 2024 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 629" has been completed by Transport for London. This contract, classified under Public Road Transport Services (CPV code 60112000), encompasses a three-year service provision starting from 31st August 2024 to 27th August 2027, servicing the London region. The competitive procedure with negotiation was used, and the procurement stage is currently at the Award phase as of 3rd September 2024. This process had a tender period that concluded on 13th August 2024. The contract is valued at £450,509, with negotiations post-award affecting the final cost in the procurement records.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transportation services, particularly those equipped to provide reliable and high-capacity bus transport. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this contract. The comprehensive nature of the service presents avenues for operational growth, expansion of service portfolios, and reinforced client relationships, especially for enterprises stationed or looking to establish a presence in the London area. The awarded contractor, Metroline Travel, reflects the competitive landscape, demonstrating the importance of industry expertise and operational excellence.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 629

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 629 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-e9e11d05-d564-4db9-a40e-724b0cd25112
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3977d1b6-9967-4fc3-8b11-742f958039cf
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
£450,509 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£267,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2024 - 27 Aug 2027 2-3 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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