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title: "Provision of bus service - Route N551"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3013ea50-88e1-46eb-bc8a-67a2907a07fc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2024-11-27"
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# Provision of bus service - Route N551

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3013ea50-88e1-46eb-bc8a-67a2907a07fc

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the provision of bus service route N551 has been completed by Transport for London. This contract was awarded to Stagecoach East London. The industry category is public road transport services, specifically within London, United Kingdom. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with the award being published on 27 November 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 30 August 2025 and will end on 1 September 2028. The competitive procedure with negotiation was employed for this procurement, and the total value of the contract is £868,075. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable for this procurement.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies operating within the public transport sector. Engaging in this contract can help businesses enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence in a major city like London. Companies specialising in public transportation services, especially those with experience in the selective procurement method, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of similar scope. Additionally, the emphasis on SMEs and VCSEs can provide significant opportunities for smaller enterprises looking to establish or grow their services in the public transport industry.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route N551 for 3 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/1f3ef76a-4f6e-442a-a08c-d5bae81db43c |
| 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 | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £876,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £868,075 |
| 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 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3ef76a-4f6e-442a-a08c-d5bae81db43c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3ef76a-4f6e-442a-a08c-d5bae81db43c
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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