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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 42"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5667ec95-e93f-441a-8b35-e86caaeac845"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2023-10-12"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 42

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5667ec95-e93f-441a-8b35-e86caaeac845

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the Provision of bus service route 42 in London. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, with a total contract value of £3,320,000. The contract period is from September 30, 2023, to September 27, 2030. The tender was completed on October 18, 2022.

This procurement opportunity for bus services in London presents significant growth potential for SMEs and businesses in the public road transport services industry. Companies specialised in providing transport services and operating in London may find this tender suitable for business expansion. The contracting authority, Transport for London, aims to create opportunities for diverse suppliers to participate in this public procurement process.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 42 for 7 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/9b1233a0-6ab1-4cd6-9924-b8598aa19227 |
| 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 | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2023 - 27 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,959,377 |
| 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 CENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 09:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1233a0-6ab1-4cd6-9924-b8598aa19227
- 14 Feb 2023 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1233a0-6ab1-4cd6-9924-b8598aa19227

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1233a0-6ab1-4cd6-9924-b8598aa19227
  12th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9be30402-685f-4d8c-9ce7-131ee1d27c8b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48261874-0002-4e91-887b-78bdb9a3872a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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