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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 60"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 60

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3baf8a6f-0684-489a-bd0d-3761afdd5ff3

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service for Route 60 to Arriva London South, valued at £7,870,518. This procurement process falls under the public road transport services industry category and will serve the London region in the United Kingdom. The tender stage is complete, with the competitive procedure with negotiation being employed. Key dates include the awarding date on 10 October 2024, the contract start date on 30 August 2025, and the end date set for 27 August 2032, covering an extensive contract period of seven years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, especially those capable of providing long-term, reliable transportation solutions. Companies of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete in such tenders, as indicated by the suitability requirements. The procurement's large scope and value promise substantial business growth for the winning supplier, facilitating expanded operations and market presence in the London transportation sector.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 60 for 7 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/0fce079b-6793-4f62-be1d-d5f2f9a183d9 |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,870,519 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,870,518 |
| 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 SOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fce079b-6793-4f62-be1d-d5f2f9a183d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fce079b-6793-4f62-be1d-d5f2f9a183d9
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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