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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 181"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4db2de53-7d89-4cec-9594-1887c06f0161"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2024-09-04"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 181

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4db2de53-7d89-4cec-9594-1887c06f0161

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service on Route 181 to Stagecoach Selkent. This contract falls under the Public Road Transport Services industry category and will be operated in London, United Kingdom. The value of the contract is £4,512,250, and it spans from the 15th of March 2025 to the 17th of March 2028. The procurement process followed a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (above threshold) and was selective in nature. The procurement has now reached the award stage, with key dates including the award date on the 6th of June 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those who are experienced in large-scale bus operations. It is well-suited for companies that can manage extensive service routes and comply with regulatory standards in the transportation sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also considered suitable for such opportunities. The awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for growing a business by establishing a critical service within London's public transportation network.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 181 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/7dc0c40d-ce61-4c2b-a9bd-3ca54031208c |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,093,501 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,512,250 |
| 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 | STAGECOACH SELKENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dc0c40d-ce61-4c2b-a9bd-3ca54031208c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dc0c40d-ce61-4c2b-a9bd-3ca54031208c
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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