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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 434"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 434

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e36dfb3-f30a-4e66-aef1-9882800d4ee0

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 434" in London has reached the award stage, handled by Transport for London (TfL). This tender, classified under CPV code 60112000 for public road transport services, involves the provision of bus service for a three-year period starting from 30 August 2025 to 1 September 2028. The procurement method employed was a competitive procedure with negotiation, above the threshold. The total contract value is £1,426,997 GBP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27 August 2024 and the award publication date on 7 November 2024. The primary category of this procurement is services, and it is relevant for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in public transportation services. With a substantial contract value and an extended service period, businesses that can provide reliable and efficient bus services stand to gain in terms of revenue and experience. Companies like Metrobus, which secured this contract, demonstrate the potential for well-established public transport providers to thrive. SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities in public road transport services could find this procurement particularly attractive, providing an avenue to establish or reinforce their presence in the London transport sector.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 434 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/19c3f7a1-6c5d-444d-855d-4b947fbbdc5e |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,757,839 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,426,997 |
| 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 | METROBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c3f7a1-6c5d-444d-855d-4b947fbbdc5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c3f7a1-6c5d-444d-855d-4b947fbbdc5e
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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