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title: "Provision of bus service - Route R2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f517a1a-460b-4088-bd38-12d76893d4b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2024-07-15"
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# Provision of bus service - Route R2

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f517a1a-460b-4088-bd38-12d76893d4b2

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## Summary

The Transport for London has completed a procurement process for the provision of bus service route R2 in London, United Kingdom, classified under public road transport services. The procurement method used was "selective" through a Competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period ended on 16th January 2024, and the contract period will run from 29th March 2025 to 26th March 2032.

This tender opportunity for the provision of bus services can be attractive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the public road transport services industry. Businesses that have experience in operating bus services and are capable of engaging in negotiation processes can find this tender well-suited for competitive participation. The awarded contract was active from 11th March 2024, providing a 7-year opportunity for the selected supplier, Metrobus.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route R2 for 7 years. 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/102f3525-1b0d-4294-a565-0e7920e4f9ff |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,432,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,351,952 |
| 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

- 15 Jul 2024 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/102f3525-1b0d-4294-a565-0e7920e4f9ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/102f3525-1b0d-4294-a565-0e7920e4f9ff
  15th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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