Award

Provision of bus service - Route 217

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

27 Nov 2024 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service route 217, classified under Public road transport services. This competitive procedure with negotiation, which is above the threshold, involves a one-year service from 16 November 2024 to 14 November 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 3,737,714, has been awarded to London General. The procurement phase is at the Award stage with the announcement made on 27 November 2024. The service will operate within the London region.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those with the capacity and expertise to manage bus routes within metropolitan areas like London. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) were considered suitable for the tender, indicating a supportive approach towards diverse business types aiming for growth in public sector projects. Companies with experience in public transport and logistical operations would be well-equipped and competitive in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 217

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 217 for a one year. 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-f39575c2-441d-4e60-8223-2db0af19abe3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1948dbe-45a6-400d-bb81-b74d2a4c7966
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
£4,973,688 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,737,714 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2024 - 14 Nov 2025 6-12 months
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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