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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 319"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 319

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-288ffc6a-4f07-4efc-8fc0-9c40effc8156

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Transport for London focused on the provision of bus service for Route 319. This service, classified under the public road transport services category, will operate for a period of 7 years. Based in London, United Kingdom, the procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, which is suitable for projects above a certain financial threshold. The tender reached the award stage, and the contract was awarded to Arriva London South on 17 December 2024, with a contract period starting on 13 September 2025 and ending on 10 September 2032. The total awarded contract value is £7,547,249, and key procurement activity concluded in October 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the public transport sector, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale service contracts. Potential business growth can be achieved by establishing a long-term relationship with prestigious buyers like Transport for London. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) were considered, which indicates inclusivity and potential for various business scales to engage in similar future tenders. This contract exemplifies opportunities for businesses specialising in transport logistics and operations to expand their market reach within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 319 for 7 years. Please note, costs posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e9e4c3-9ce8-4d2d-90fc-b694b881747f |
| 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 | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,324,089 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,547,249 |
| 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 | ARRIVA LONDON SOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e9e4c3-9ce8-4d2d-90fc-b694b881747f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e9e4c3-9ce8-4d2d-90fc-b694b881747f
  13th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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