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Provision of bus service - Route 613

LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED

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01 May 2026 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 613" was conducted by LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED, located in London, UK, under the industry category of public road transport services. This service contract, primarily involving urban bus services, follows a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The contract, which commenced with the tender stage, has now reached completion with the award phase as of the 1st of May, 2026. The contract was awarded to "London United" with an active status, and it covers a three-year term with the potential for extension at the contracting entity's discretion. The final contract value was settled at £209,851, although the initial valid bid values ranged from £299,788 to £386,394. Key geographical delivery for this service is within the UKI region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those with capabilities in bus operations. Companies like "London United," which was awarded the contract, illustrate the potential for business growth within this sector, thanks to the negotiated nature of the procurement process that favours those with competitive pricing strategies and robust service proposals. With the opportunity for extension, this contract allows businesses to establish long-term relationships and expand service provision in one of the UK's most densely populated regions, further solidifying their position in the market. Businesses with experience in urban transportation and a strong operational base in the UK would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 613

Notice Description

QX96602

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 613 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-06904f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040519-2026
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
£209,851 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

LONDON UNITED

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