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Provision of bus service - Route 44/N44

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

05 Feb 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service Route 44/N44. The procurement falls under the public road transport services category, with a total contract value of £8,354,130. The service is to be operated in London, United Kingdom, over a five-year period from 31 May 2025 to 31 May 2030. The competitive procedure with negotiation was used for this procurement, and the award was made on 26 November 2024. The tender stage concluded on 11 June 2024.

This contract represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for companies involved in public road transport services. The procurement method indicates that businesses capable of negotiating and providing high-quality bus services are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the tender's suitability requirements include provisions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an inclusive opportunity for a broader range of businesses. Transport for London, as a reputable and large-scale buyer, ensures reliability and significant potential for future contracts and partnerships within the industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 44/N44

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 44/N44 for 5 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-f1383037-1fcb-4a83-8738-8f5826ea265b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2237a454-0b78-497b-b48c-0b8d50bb9732
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
£8,354,130 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,596,187 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 31 May 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
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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

LONDON GENERAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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