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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 234"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0990bcb1-276f-4a9c-8932-b11cb0b19d33"
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published: "2023-02-10"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 234

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0990bcb1-276f-4a9c-8932-b11cb0b19d33

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## Summary

The Transport for London organization has completed a tender process for the provision of a bus service on Route 234. This procurement falls under the category of public road transport services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract period spans 5 years with a possible 2-year extension based on performance, starting from January 29, 2022, and ending on January 29, 2027. The total contract value is £2,685,000.1, and the procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The tender period ended on January 12, 2021.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing public road transport services. Businesses in the transport sector, especially those experienced in bus service operations, should consider competing for this contract. By meeting the requirements and standards set by Transport for London, companies can secure a lucrative long-term contract that can enhance their business portfolio and reputation within the industry.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 234 for 5 years with a provision of a 2-year extension depending on performance. Please note, costs 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/dcbfe6be-3d9c-4b18-adf7-3505a2b8b524 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2022 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,685,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,367,000 |
| 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 TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2023 at 10:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbfe6be-3d9c-4b18-adf7-3505a2b8b524
- 6 May 2021 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbfe6be-3d9c-4b18-adf7-3505a2b8b524

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbfe6be-3d9c-4b18-adf7-3505a2b8b524
  10th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30b0af81-80e2-424f-8d85-1d9d8b7d60ad
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a3f3ec7-67a3-4ac1-b870-435509553782

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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