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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 406/418"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19a2f5dc-c508-428c-8bfc-baa8689f7455"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 406/418

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19a2f5dc-c508-428c-8bfc-baa8689f7455

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## Summary

Transport for London is seeking the provision of bus services for routes 406/418 in London, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under public road transport services, involves a competitive procedure with negotiation and is above the procurement threshold. The tender concluded on 20th February 2024, and the subsequent contract begins on 29th June 2024, running until 25th June 2027. With a contract value of £4,822,705, this award was officially announced on 16th July 2024.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those experienced in public road transport services. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the inclusivity measures outlined in the procurement method. Such opportunities foster business growth by ensuring long-term engagement through a three-year contract with Transport for London, a reputable and well-established buyer in the public transport industry.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 406/418 for 3 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/03e70b04-fa1e-4328-a269-4ac3dbef6f2c |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2024 - 25 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,130,538 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,822,705 |
| 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 UNITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 10:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03e70b04-fa1e-4328-a269-4ac3dbef6f2c
- 16 Jul 2024 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03e70b04-fa1e-4328-a269-4ac3dbef6f2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03e70b04-fa1e-4328-a269-4ac3dbef6f2c
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3120a828-5ade-470e-b51c-c5588c490136
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96850096-a26c-4827-97a2-2f137cc7cffc

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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