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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 269"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c42e820-9921-4595-a916-7d01df1f47c9"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 269

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c42e820-9921-4595-a916-7d01df1f47c9

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the competitive tender process for the provision of bus service on Route 269. This significant procurement, classified under Public Road Transport Services, was conducted through a selective procedure, and it is intended to cover operations from 18th January 2025 to 16th January 2032. The main location for this service is London, United Kingdom. The final contract was awarded to London Central for a value of £4,841,663, with the procurement completion date marked as 24th April 2024.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for companies involved in public transportation services. It highlights prospects for growth for both SMEs and VCSEs due to its lengthy contract period and essential service nature. Businesses equipped to manage sizeable bus route operations, particularly those experienced in negotiating competitively for public contracts, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities and growth ambitions.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 269 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/15d189e8-cbdf-4d9b-8940-42e5077b1922 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,136,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,841,663 |
| 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 CENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15d189e8-cbdf-4d9b-8940-42e5077b1922

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15d189e8-cbdf-4d9b-8940-42e5077b1922
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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