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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 646"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e45de92-184c-43db-88f8-229dedd4e974"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 646

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e45de92-184c-43db-88f8-229dedd4e974

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## Summary

Transport for London is seeking providers for the "Provision of bus service - Route 646," classified under public road transport services. This selective procurement process commenced with the contract period starting on 4th September 2021 and concluding on 10th September 2026. The procurement method involved a competitive procedure with negotiation, with a value of £376,250 and a minimum contract value of £243,674. The tender period closed on 8th September 2020, with the contract awarded to Blue Triangle Buses on 10th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in bus services, route management, and vehicle maintenance may find this contract beneficial, given its long-term nature and substantial value. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their footprint in London’s public transport landscape, offering a stable income over the five-year contract duration.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 646 for 5 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/7c38a5e0-a1f6-4d30-9f60-b5adb746d1c7 |
| 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 | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2021 - 10 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £376,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £207,823 |
| 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 | BLUE TRIANGLE BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c38a5e0-a1f6-4d30-9f60-b5adb746d1c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c38a5e0-a1f6-4d30-9f60-b5adb746d1c7
  5th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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