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Provision of bus service - Route 232

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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12 Nov 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of bus service on Route 232 was initiated by Transport for London, a prominent buyer in urban railway and bus services located in London, UK. The contract, tagged as QC96702, falls under the industry category of public road transport services and is designated as a service procurement. The process, which commenced as a tender, has reached the award stage with the contract now actively fulfilled by the supplier, London General. This was part of a selective procurement method that used a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, reflecting its strategic importance and complexity. The contract was awarded on 30th July 2025, with a total value of £8,115,171 GBP. The procurement process was characterised by a competitive environment, receiving two bids, with the lowest valid bid at £7,720,513 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth potential, particularly for transport service operators capable of engaging in long-term public transport projects within urban settings. Businesses specialising in public road transport services or those with expertise in managing large-scale transport routes will find this contract beneficial. The inclusion of options to extend the term of the agreement at the discretion of the contracting entity suggests ongoing opportunities for involvement beyond the initial contract term, which can support business stability and expansion in the transport sector. This initiative aligns with the strategic objectives of Transport for London in enhancing urban mobility solutions, thus offering an exciting partnership opportunity for seasoned transport providers.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 232

Notice Description

QC96702

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 232 for 3 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-05dfc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073256-2025
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
£8,115,171 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 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 GENERAL

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