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Provision of bus service - Route 212

LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED has completed the tender process for the provision of bus service on Route 212, classified under Public road transport services. This procurement, aimed at enhancing London's public transport system, was administered using a selective procurement method detailed as a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The procurement process culminated in an award on 26th March 2026, and the contract, valued at £4,937,102, was signed on 10th February 2026 with the supplier London General. While the primary industry category is services, the contract allows the term to be extended at the discretion of the contracting entity, which provides flexibility to modify terms as needed to sustain service requirements over a seven-year period in the UKI region.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in urban public transport services. With the selective procurement approach, businesses with experience in negotiated procedures can find similar opportunities competitive. Large-scale transport service providers like London General are suited to thrive as this sector demands robust operational capabilities and the ability to meet the dynamic needs of urban transit systems. The engagement with a well-established buyer such as LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED helps suppliers align their services with strategic urban mobility objectives, reinforcing their presence in London's transport sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 212

Notice Description

QC99201

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 212 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-067516
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027912-2026
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
£4,937,102 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 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
LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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