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Provision of bus service - Route 467

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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13 Nov 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 467" has been conducted by Transport for London (TfL), a prominent public transportation authority based in London, UK. This contract, which falls under the services category, specifically targets the public road transport services industry. The procurement was carried out using a selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The award and contract stages of the process have been completed recently, with the contract signed on 24th October 2025. The procurement involved the provision of bus services for route 467 for a duration of seven years, with an option for extension at the discretion of TfL. The awarded contract holds a value of approximately £919,469, and the performance of services is to take place in the UKI region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive bus services. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing, quality service delivery, and the operational capacity for extended service terms are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Small and medium enterprises, like Falcon Coaches, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for growth through participation in public procurement. The opportunity to deliver this contract for a major city like London, governed by prestigious buyers such as Transport for London, can enhance market presence and credibility, laying grounds for future growth and similar opportunities in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 467

Notice Description

QC97001

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 467 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-05e066
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073525-2025
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
SME

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
£919,469 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 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

FALCON COACHES

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