--- title: "Call for Competition publication - Bus Network" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38da7de1-f846-40cf-bdb6-2c8c55a7270d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38da7de1-f846-40cf-bdb6-2c8c55a7270d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38da7de1-f846-40cf-bdb6-2c8c55a7270d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38da7de1-f846-40cf-bdb6-2c8c55a7270d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2021-01-12" --- # Call for Competition publication - Bus Network Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38da7de1-f846-40cf-bdb6-2c8c55a7270d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38da7de1-f846-40cf-bdb6-2c8c55a7270d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38da7de1-f846-40cf-bdb6-2c8c55a7270d.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Transport for London (TfL) for the tender titled "Call for Competition publication - Bus Network." The procurement focuses on public road transport services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The engagement end date is set for 10 January 2022, with further details available through the proposed tendering programme on TfL's website. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide high-quality public transport services, adhere to regulatory requirements, and demonstrate capability in managing large-scale transportation contracts will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this public procurement opportunity could facilitate growth and partnerships within the public transport industry. ## Notice London Bus Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). TfL is a complex organisation operating both as a functional body of the Greater London Authority (GLA) under the direction of the Mayor of London and as a provider of transport services. Further information on TfL can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk. The proposed tendering programme can be found on the TfL website. https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13923.aspx The contract or contracts (if any) resulting ultimately from this notice may be awarded by and may be for the benefit of London Bus Services Limited, TfL and/or any of its other subsidiaries. London Bus Services Limited reserves the right to award any contract in whole or in part or not at all as a result of this notice. London Bus Services Limited, TfL and/or any of its subsidiaries shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any bidders in responding to this notice or in tendering for related contract(s) Additional information: London Bus Services Limited will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on any award of a contract is communicated to tenderers. That information will provide full information on any award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge award decisions before any contract is entered into. The Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437617cb-7db8-4b1e-a2a6-348246273a7b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 12 Jan 2021 at 09:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437617cb-7db8-4b1e-a2a6-348246273a7b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437617cb-7db8-4b1e-a2a6-348246273a7b 12th January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfl.gov.uk - https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13923.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38da7de1-f846-40cf-bdb6-2c8c55a7270d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38da7de1-f846-40cf-bdb6-2c8c55a7270d.json.