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Provision of bus service - Route 365/N365

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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15 Jul 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) concluded a procurement process for the Provision of bus service - Route 365/N365, classified under Public road transport services within the service industry category. Located in London (region UKI), this contract, initiated under a tender process, reached the award stage on 15th July 2025. The procurement was conducted using a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Despite the cancellation of the lot post-award negotiation, the award status remains active, and the contract was signed on 21st February 2025, with an awarded amount of £5,426,500 to Stagecoach East London.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those experienced in urban transport systems. Companies like Stagecoach East London, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that firms specialising in urban bus services and possessing the capability to navigate selective procurement methods are well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Businesses situated in or around London may especially benefit from such opportunities, where competitive pricing can be a key award criterion. This procurement process underscores potential collaboration with significant public sector bodies like TfL, enhancing business presence and opportunities in providing essential public transport services.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 365/N365

Notice Description

QC93506

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 365/N365 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 negotiations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040115-2025
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
£5,426,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 EAST LONDON

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