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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 266/N266"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 266/N266

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58e26ba4-ac63-41a6-b6f8-574f122edcc1

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by Transport for London involves the award of a contract for the provision of bus service Route 266/N266. This contract falls under the public road transport services category and will serve the London region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which has reached the award stage, was conducted via a competitive procedure with negotiation, specifically above the threshold. Key dates include the closure of the tender period on 9th April 2024, the award date on 4th July 2024, and the contract period spanning from 7th December 2024 to 5th December 2031. The contract, valued at approximately £8.65 million, was awarded to Metroline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transportation services. With a contract duration of seven years and a substantial financial scope, it offers a stable and long-term revenue stream. Companies specialising in bus transport services and possessing the capability to manage extensive routes within an urban context are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the procurement process was open to SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting Transport for London's inclusive approach to market opportunities, thereby fostering business growth in various sectors.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 266/N266 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/e63551a7-e0dd-4952-83d1-6b8c69ee43c0 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,431,899 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,651,660 |
| 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

- 26 Nov 2024 at 19:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63551a7-e0dd-4952-83d1-6b8c69ee43c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63551a7-e0dd-4952-83d1-6b8c69ee43c0
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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