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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 312"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-479c23e1-b199-41e7-8782-7f1d3494c6b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-11-07"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 312

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-479c23e1-b199-41e7-8782-7f1d3494c6b5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Transport for London involves the provision of bus service for Route 312 over a period of seven years. This contract falls under the public road transport services industry category and is set in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded on 10th October 2024 and published on 7th November 2024. The selective procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract's value is approximately £5,067,012, and it will commence on 6th September 2025, concluding on 3rd September 2032.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the public transportation sector, especially those capable of providing efficient and reliable bus services. SMEs and VCSEs can find this an attractive opportunity due to the long-term nature of the contract and the scope of services required. Businesses that can ensure operational efficiency, have experience in public transport, and are equipped to handle the demands of a busy urban route like Route 312 are well-positioned to compete in this tender. The awarded supplier for this contract is Arriva London South, a large-scale enterprise adept at managing extensive bus networks.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 312 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/f0607e69-2565-4645-a4e7-d94cf8ffb18c |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,067,013 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,067,012 |
| 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 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0607e69-2565-4645-a4e7-d94cf8ffb18c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0607e69-2565-4645-a4e7-d94cf8ffb18c
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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