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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 260"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-485cfe4e-4fa8-4960-827f-403fdb566efb"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 260

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-485cfe4e-4fa8-4960-827f-403fdb566efb

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded a contract to Metroline for the provision of bus service on Route 260. This procurement, under the industry category of Public Road Transport Services (CPV 60112000), involves operating the bus service for a duration of three years, starting from 22nd June 2024 and ending on 18th June 2027. The tendering process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 4th July 2023, contract award date on 29th September 2023, and the publication of the award notice on 29th December 2023. The estimated contract value is approximately £7,465,489.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector. SMEs and VCSEs were deemed suitable for consideration during the procurement stage, indicating potential for smaller enterprises to engage in similar future tenders. Companies with expertise in public transport, particularly those based in or with operations in London, will find this contracting opportunity aligned with their growth strategies. The structured and competitive nature of the procedure emphasises the importance of well-prepared proposals and the ability to engage in effective negotiations.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 260 for 3 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/0a14f828-e063-4b45-91bc-126ae966ec11 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2024 - 18 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,465,489 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,564,636 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 11:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a14f828-e063-4b45-91bc-126ae966ec11
- 29 Dec 2023 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a14f828-e063-4b45-91bc-126ae966ec11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a14f828-e063-4b45-91bc-126ae966ec11
  12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/156e93cb-0274-47bf-85b9-ebd6284e2b0d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e82fe763-1774-48bf-b8d9-5a7d796ea59a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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