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Provision of bus service - Route 287

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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06 Dec 2024 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service Route 287. This contract, under the industry category of Public Road Transport Services, spans seven years from 22nd March 2025 to 19th March 2032. The service will be delivered within the London region, United Kingdom. Having undergone a competitive procedure with negotiations, this contract reached the award stage on 2nd July 2024, with the total contract value finalising at £3,074,500 GBP.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in public transportation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to compete, highlighting inclusive opportunities for various business types. The successful bidder, Stagecoach East London, exemplifies the capabilities needed to secure such contracts, indicating that well-established transport providers with a strong operational base in London are well-positioned to benefit from similar future procurement activities by Transport for London.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 287

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 287 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-f6f6ded0-20f6-4613-ba03-7366f9912247
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef76b7a-5224-4ab1-b3e9-6170357128f1
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
£3,074,501 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,074,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2032 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

STAGECOACH EAST LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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