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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 55/N55"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 55/N55

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2012423e-e8ed-4993-a348-1bd23a4f2ab5

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has completed a procurement process for the provision of bus service routes 55/N55, covering a period of four years. The competitive procedure with negotiation was completed on 27 November 2024. The services fall under the industry category of Public Road Transport Services (CPV 60112000). The contracting period is set to begin on 1 March 2025 and will conclude on 2 March 2029. The minimum value of this contract is £10,859,000. The primary service location for this procurement is London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the public transport sector, especially those with the capacity to manage long-term service contracts. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also considered suitable for this procurement, encouraging a diverse range of participants. The contract, awarded to Stagecoach East London, is valued at £10,729,000. Businesses that possess experience in public transportation and are looking for substantial growth through extended and stable contracts would find this an excellent opportunity to expand their operations within the extensive transport network managed by TfL.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 55/N55 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/5125a505-164a-4a54-b7ff-432aa371de26 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,859,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,729,000 |
| 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 | STAGECOACH EAST LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5125a505-164a-4a54-b7ff-432aa371de26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5125a505-164a-4a54-b7ff-432aa371de26
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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