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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 653"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f2f59e2-b1c8-4b29-b33a-ff227bb58926"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-06-11"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 653

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f2f59e2-b1c8-4b29-b33a-ff227bb58926

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of bus service route 653 by Transport for London has reached its completion stage. The contract, valued at £322,613 GBP, was awarded after a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period is from August 26, 2023, to August 27, 2027, and the procurement stage ended on March 10, 2023. The buying organisation, Transport for London, located in London, United Kingdom, invited tenders selective for this service category.

This public procurement contract for bus service provision in London presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses in the public road transport services industry category, especially those specialized in providing bus services, are well-suited to compete. The contract period spanning 4 years allows for long-term business growth and stability. Companies interested in offering competitive bids through a selective procurement process with negotiation can explore this opportunity for potential business expansion.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 653 for 4 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/5fb337df-d494-434b-8ed9-96ff0c05fa03 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2023 - 27 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £322,613 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £322,612 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2024 at 10:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb337df-d494-434b-8ed9-96ff0c05fa03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb337df-d494-434b-8ed9-96ff0c05fa03
  11th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/019b039a-2480-4c52-9abf-80888f3c7de8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f22b4dd-f8ca-4bf4-bd06-82450ef7de9a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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