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Provision of bus service - Route 51

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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12 Nov 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 51" was conducted by Transport for London, a major public sector body based in London, UK. This tender, classified under public road transport services (CPV code 60112000), involves providing bus services for Route 51 over a 7-year period in the UKI region. The procurement was carried out using a selective method as a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Although the process reached the award stage with an active contract signed on 16 May 2025, the related lot for this tender was eventually cancelled. The main procurement category is services, and the tender was documented to ensure compliance with EU legal frameworks (32014L0025). The total contract value was noted at £3,277,598 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating within urban transport and public service sectors, particularly those capable of managing long-term service agreements and engaging in competitive pricing strategies. With London Central being the awarded supplier, it is an excellent indication for large-scale transport companies or those looking to establish a foothold in the London market. Companies with expertise in public road transport and negotiating within a competitive marketplace could benefit greatly from participating in similar tenders, expanding their service offerings, and increasing their operational footprint in the UK region. The ability to manage contractual negotiations and deliver high-quality transport services will be crucial for success in this industry category.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 51

Notice Description

QC94401

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 51 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 agreement can be extended at the discretion of the contracting entity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073107-2025
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
£3,277,598 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months 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

LONDON CENTRAL

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