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title: "Provision of bus service - Route N20"
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# Provision of bus service - Route N20

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55a1ac6a-c956-41b0-8a5f-4036bc9b7f06

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service Route N20, classified under public road transport services (CPV code 60112000). The procurement process was conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, specifically using a selective method. The awarded contract will cover a period from 26 July 2025 to 28 July 2028, with an estimated value of £719,955. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, as indicated by its status being marked complete. The services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in public transportation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender due to the suitability considerations outlined. With a focus on long-term service provision and a substantial contract value, businesses can benefit from predictable revenue over the three-year contract period. Metroline, a large-scale entity, has been selected as the supplier for this contract, demonstrating the competitive nature and business potential in securing large-scale public service contracts.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route N20 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/2bb28b8b-7ac9-4838-be7f-c1d30a2a4d79 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £719,956 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £719,955 |
| 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

- 27 Nov 2024 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb28b8b-7ac9-4838-be7f-c1d30a2a4d79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb28b8b-7ac9-4838-be7f-c1d30a2a4d79
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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