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title: "Provision of bus service - Route U1"
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# Provision of bus service - Route U1

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46f63ca3-6f7a-4c83-b83c-e30c538a1a23

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service Route U1, classified under public road transport services (CPV code 60112000). Located in London, this service contract spans seven years, commencing on 26 October 2024 and concluding on 24 October 2031. The contract was awarded through a competitive procedure with negotiation, valued at £3,063,740. The tender process concluded on 8 August 2023, and the contract has been awarded to Metroline West.

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies in the public transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing bus services. SMEs and VCSEs are also encouraged to participate, as indicated by the tender’s suitability criteria. The long-term nature of the contract allows for stable and sustained business development, with opportunities to enhance service offerings and operational efficiencies over the contracted period.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route U1 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/465e535e-ec57-430a-98a6-4c6fc27b4650 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,162,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,063,740 |
| 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 | METROLINE WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e535e-ec57-430a-98a6-4c6fc27b4650

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e535e-ec57-430a-98a6-4c6fc27b4650
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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