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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 401"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-05899863-b445-43cd-8da6-b9999d23af9a"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 401

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05899863-b445-43cd-8da6-b9999d23af9a

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## Summary

Transport for London has concluded the procurement for the "Provision of bus service - Route 401". This tender falls under the industry category of Public road transport services (CPV code 60112000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 19th March 2024 and the contract period spanning from 18th January 2025 to 16th January 2032. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold). This contract is worth approximately £2,796,670, and the award was announced on 24th April 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing public transport services. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete, with a procurement value totalling £3,069,000, making it an attractive growth prospect. The contract, awarded to London Central, spans seven years, allowing for long-term operational stability and planning. The focus on delivering efficient bus services in a major metropolitan area like London can provide ample opportunities for regional business expansion and service development within the public transport sector.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 401 for 7 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/78d339d0-ab59-46db-bc77-0fb83da61ba5 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,069,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,796,670 |
| 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 | LONDON CENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d339d0-ab59-46db-bc77-0fb83da61ba5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d339d0-ab59-46db-bc77-0fb83da61ba5
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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