---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 38/N38"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-394ddd23-5b2c-43be-9e3c-c1c43b0811ad"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 38/N38

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-394ddd23-5b2c-43be-9e3c-c1c43b0811ad

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## Summary

The Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service route 38/N38. The contract, valued at £10,853,303, was awarded to Arriva London North following a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The contract period is from 11th November 2023 to 10th November 2028. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract was officially signed on 5th December 2022. Suppliers selected for this opportunity should be prepared to provide public road transport services in London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the public road transport services industry, particularly those able to cater to the London region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The contract is for 5 years, offering a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. Companies aspiring for growth in the transport sector should consider bidding for this lucrative contract with Transport for London.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 38/N38 for 5 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/46681a0b-78cc-4b00-b2a8-355317e0cf99 |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,853,877 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,500,303 |
| 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 | ARRIVA LONDON NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2024 at 12:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46681a0b-78cc-4b00-b2a8-355317e0cf99
- 8 Sep 2023 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46681a0b-78cc-4b00-b2a8-355317e0cf99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46681a0b-78cc-4b00-b2a8-355317e0cf99
  15th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dda14a1a-4371-4d64-a0d6-feba36e040a6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7559a2a8-7282-43a7-97e9-bbbac676587f

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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