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title: "Provision of bus service - Route R68"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bb6ccfa-bf17-4dac-884f-0ea2475f5dd7"
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# Provision of bus service - Route R68

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bb6ccfa-bf17-4dac-884f-0ea2475f5dd7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of bus service route R68 by Transport for London involves a selective procurement method with negotiation above the threshold. The contract period runs from June 22, 2024, to June 18, 2027. The main procurement category is services, with a contract value of GBP 4,189,348. The location of the service is in London, United Kingdom. The key deadline for the tender period was July 4, 2023. The buyer organisation, Transport for London, initiated and awarded the tender on October 12, 2023, to Abellio West London.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies in the public road transport services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically suitable for this competitive procedure. Businesses interested in providing bus services and operating in London, UK, should consider participating in this procurement process to potentially secure contracts with Transport for London. The negotiation stage allows for potential adjustments and discussions on the contract terms, creating space for innovation and tailored service provision within the public transport sector.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route R68 for 3 years. Please note, costs 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/ec9f0338-5bbf-4a5e-b983-df745a28806d |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2024 - 18 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,189,348 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,271,153 |
| 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 | ABELLIO WEST LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2024 at 13:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec9f0338-5bbf-4a5e-b983-df745a28806d
- 4 Apr 2024 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec9f0338-5bbf-4a5e-b983-df745a28806d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec9f0338-5bbf-4a5e-b983-df745a28806d
  10th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1313b772-b872-435c-80d9-9e39c01e5db3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52978918-6969-451c-813e-ec5d049c17c2

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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