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title: "Provision of bus service - Route N550"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00874dce-d7d4-4d31-9717-fd8c47f145dd"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route N550

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00874dce-d7d4-4d31-9717-fd8c47f145dd

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service Route N550. Categorised under public road transport services, this contract is situated in London, United Kingdom. The tender process followed a selective competitive procedure with negotiation and was finalised with the award stage. The contract, valued at £753,925, was officially awarded to Stagecoach East London on 18th November 2024, with the contract period set to start on 30th August 2025 and end on 1st September 2028. Key deadlines included a tender period end date of 3rd September 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services, particularly those specialising in road transport. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to this inclusive approach by TfL. For businesses looking to grow, this contract illustrates the potential for substantial, long-term engagements with prominent organisations like TfL. Success in such tenders can enhance market positioning and provide a stable revenue stream over multiple years.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route N550 for 3 years. Please note, cost posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df151c6-70bd-4677-a891-e770f4866370 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £762,751 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £753,925 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGECOACH EAST LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df151c6-70bd-4677-a891-e770f4866370

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df151c6-70bd-4677-a891-e770f4866370
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk

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