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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 398"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-321fb0c4-e9b6-4c52-bc8e-0f27996d3d2d"
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published: "2024-12-06"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 398

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-321fb0c4-e9b6-4c52-bc8e-0f27996d3d2d

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 398," which falls under the public road transport services category. The contract was awarded through a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the procurement method was selective. The service will be provided in London, United Kingdom, starting from 7th September 2024 and ending on 3rd September 2027. The initial tender was scheduled to close on 27th February 2024. The total contract value is GBP 1,501,006.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in the public transportation sector. SMEs and VCSEs were suitable to compete for this contract, evidencing the inclusive nature of the opportunity. The awarded contract to London Sovereign indicates that businesses with the capability to manage large-scale transport services, particularly those experienced in urban routes, are well-suited to participate in such procurement processes.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 398 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/d0204331-b55d-4494-9579-3c96118b36cd |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,516,169 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,501,006 |
| 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 SOVEREIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0204331-b55d-4494-9579-3c96118b36cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0204331-b55d-4494-9579-3c96118b36cd
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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