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title: "Provision of bus service - Route SL7"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d1c7a53-4de0-4cc4-952f-930c472cd989"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route SL7

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d1c7a53-4de0-4cc4-952f-930c472cd989

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has completed the tendering process for the provision of bus service Route SL7. The contract, awarded to Metrobus, covers a public road transport service in London and will span a period of seven years. This competitive procedure with negotiation, valued at approximately £10 million, concluded with Metrobus being selected as the supplier following thorough post-award negotiations. The contract begins on 12 April 2025 and will end on 9 April 2032, with the award officially announced on 26 September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the public road transport services industry, particularly those capable of delivering extensive operational requirements over a multi-year period. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs) were identified as suitable candidates during the procurement phase, underlining TfL's commitment to inclusive business practices. Businesses with the resources and expertise to manage and operate such transportation services stand to benefit from substantial revenue and enhanced market presence through participation in similar tenders.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route SL7 for 7 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/e7adddaf-b73e-419c-9ee4-064808e4c77d |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,088,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,335,653 |
| 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

- 9 Dec 2024 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7adddaf-b73e-419c-9ee4-064808e4c77d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7adddaf-b73e-419c-9ee4-064808e4c77d
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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