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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 125"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-382afeed-0388-425e-8319-8a71bb94894d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2024-12-06"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 125

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-382afeed-0388-425e-8319-8a71bb94894d

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 125." The tender falls under the industry category of Public road transport services (CPV code 60112000) and will operate within London, United Kingdom. The tender pursued a competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) and reached the award stage, with the award being published on 6th December 2024. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 6th August 2024 and the start of the contract period on 1st February 2025, lasting until 28th January 2028. The procurement is valued at approximately £6,937,707 GBP.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies in the public transport sector, particularly those specialising in bus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria outlined. The awarded supplier, London Sovereign, highlights the potential for large-scale operators to secure long-term, high-value contracts in Central London's robust public transport market. Engaging in such tenders can significantly contribute to business growth and establishment within the transit service industry.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 125 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/01ab4440-98d2-4a21-83ba-05a64b0adf9e |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 28 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,937,708 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,937,707 |
| 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 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01ab4440-98d2-4a21-83ba-05a64b0adf9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01ab4440-98d2-4a21-83ba-05a64b0adf9e
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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