Award

Provision of bus service - Route 261

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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29 Apr 2025 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 261" was completed by Transport for London, a prominent buyer in the UK transport sector. This contract falls under the services category, specifically public road transport services, and involves the provision of a bus service for Route 261, serving the UKI region. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, which aligns with the legal framework stipulated by CELEX 32014L0025. The initial contract agreement was signed on 26th November 2024 and awarded to Stagecoach Selkent, marking the active execution stage of procurement with Transport for London as the contracting authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation services industry, particularly those specialising in urban bus services and capable of managing long-term contracts, as it covers a seven-year service duration with options for contract extension. Companies like Stagecoach Selkent, which was the sole bidder selected, exemplify the types of large-scale service providers that are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The emphasis on a negotiated procedure highlights the importance of strategic partnerships and competitive pricing in securing such opportunities, paving the way for business growth through extended service commitments and potential future expansions or renewals.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 261

Notice Description

QC94302

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 261 for 7 years. Please note, costs posted on Find a Tender Service sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiation.

Options: Term of the agreements can be extended at the discretion of the contracting entity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050908
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017570-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,722,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGECOACH SELKENT

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