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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 120"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0539b003-d376-4c73-bd07-9597280fa991"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2024-08-09"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 120

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0539b003-d376-4c73-bd07-9597280fa991

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded the contract for the provision of bus service route 120 to Metroline. The contract, which is valued at £5,846,000, will run from 22 June 2024 to 21 June 2030, with an option for a one-year extension. This competitive procedure with negotiation falls under the industry category of public road transport services and is primarily aimed at the London region. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the award was published on 29 December 2023. The tender process began with the tender period ending on 30 May 2023, and the award was made on 3 July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those that specialise in bus services. The competition was open to SMEs and VCSEs, making it an attractive proposition for a range of business sizes interested in expanding operations or establishing a stronger foothold within London’s public transport market. Companies capable of offering reliable and comprehensive public road transport services will find this contract a valuable addition to their portfolio, potentially leading to further opportunities in a densely populated and strategically essential area.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 120 for 6 years with an option of one year extension. 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/4050370a-f029-4fed-a427-df41466834a6 |
| 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 | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,458,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,846,000 |
| 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 | METROLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 15:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4050370a-f029-4fed-a427-df41466834a6
- 29 Dec 2023 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4050370a-f029-4fed-a427-df41466834a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4050370a-f029-4fed-a427-df41466834a6
  9th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32cefadb-b12d-4dc8-88ed-d2dd873b3945
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8286a006-c984-4803-8da8-c64f3e532453

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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