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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 235"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-54f11204-62f6-4a7b-97cc-14acc9ddde59"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2023-02-10"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 235

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54f11204-62f6-4a7b-97cc-14acc9ddde59

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Transport for London, has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service route 235 in London, classified under public road transport services. The contract, with a total value of GBP 5,166,000, was awarded to LONDON UNITED BUSWAYS LIMITED following a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period is from January 8, 2022, to January 8, 2027, providing significant business opportunities in the services sector.

This procurement process presents opportunities for SMEs and businesses involved in public road transport services to potentially compete for future tenders. The emphasis on a competitive procedure with negotiation favours firms with capabilities in service provision and performance management, indicating room for growth and collaboration within the industry. The long contract period also offers stability for suppliers looking to establish a lasting business relationship in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 235 for 5 years with a provision of a 2-year extension depending on performance. 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/5b08bbb9-ce1a-485b-9ebf-76751134c3a7 |
| 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 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2022 - 8 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,166,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,751,312 |
| 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 | LONDON UNITED BUSWAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2023 at 09:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b08bbb9-ce1a-485b-9ebf-76751134c3a7
- 5 May 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b08bbb9-ce1a-485b-9ebf-76751134c3a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b08bbb9-ce1a-485b-9ebf-76751134c3a7
  10th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e987b7e-ba21-4208-9bbc-7469fff10d71
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7b64c7e-19c5-4117-a8f5-14de1839ebca

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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