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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 18/N18"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-11-26"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 18/N18

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dce2638-cb13-4b72-9ee7-b58c8d22c24d

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 18/N18" under the industry category "Public road transport services". The contract, which will run from 9 November 2024 to 7 November 2031, was awarded to London Transit on 19 August 2024 for a total value of £16,668,729 GBP. The service will operate in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The tender process reached its conclusion with the contract award stage and involved selective procurement, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector, especially those specialising in road transport services. Companies well-suited to compete in such tenders include those with experience in large-scale transportation operations and the capacity to manage long-term contracts. The procurement process, being competitive with negotiation, favours businesses with strong negotiation skills and the ability to meet or exceed the set service standards. This contract will provide substantial exposure and recurring revenue over the seven-year period, making it a lucrative opportunity for the successful bidder.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 18/N18 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/dfe11299-6bfb-4a9f-94ad-ab052e445eb0 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2024 - 7 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,987,585 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,668,729 |
| 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 TRANSIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe11299-6bfb-4a9f-94ad-ab052e445eb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe11299-6bfb-4a9f-94ad-ab052e445eb0
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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