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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 394"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-364a8ab4-ad46-4843-b491-04bf26264ef3"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 394

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-364a8ab4-ad46-4843-b491-04bf26264ef3

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service Route 394. The contract, which involves public road transport services, will run from 27th April 2024 until 26th April 2030. The competitive procedure with negotiation was above the threshold, and the tendered project in London has a value of £3,137,001. The procurement stage is now at the award update phase, with Stagecoach East London being the selected supplier. The tendering period ended on 6th June 2023, and the award was announced on 20th October 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses operating within the public transport sector. Companies specialising in sustainable transport, fleet management, and public transport services will find this contract beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable, indicating a broad scope for diverse business participation. TfL’s well-structured procurement process ensures competitive advantages for businesses able to innovate and deliver efficient transport solutions.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 394 for 6 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/a1cc0a51-e948-47da-92ee-890dcc87ed69 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2024 - 26 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,137,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,749,600 |
| 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

- 20 Aug 2024 at 10:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cc0a51-e948-47da-92ee-890dcc87ed69
- 20 Oct 2023 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cc0a51-e948-47da-92ee-890dcc87ed69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cc0a51-e948-47da-92ee-890dcc87ed69
  20th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/196de4b4-0bc5-4021-9e91-02f4558d3fa2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64fc3da2-8eea-4839-917d-8276c5dc67ad

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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