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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 161"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f2cda80-c486-487f-88a4-76f6dbf93f30"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-09-04"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 161

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f2cda80-c486-487f-88a4-76f6dbf93f30

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has completed the award stage for the provision of bus service Route 161, classified under public road transport services (CPV 60112000). This competitive procedure with negotiation, targeted above threshold procurement, was awarded to Stagecoach Selkent. The contract, valued at GBP 6,623,500, officially starts on 15th March 2025 and will run until 15th March 2030 with services being delivered in London, United Kingdom. Important dates include the end of the tender period on 30th April 2024 and the award date on 6th June 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those capable of providing efficient, large-scale bus operations. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises will find this a viable opportunity given the suitability criteria. Companies experienced in competitive public service bids and maintaining high operational standards in urban environments will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders initiated by TfL. This award aligns with TfL’s strategic initiatives to improve public transport within London, highlighting a significant growth opportunity for relevant service providers.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 161 for 5 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/10daa515-42a8-4e0e-a861-d2c9533b4f77 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2025 - 15 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,529,251 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,623,500 |
| 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 | STAGECOACH SELKENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10daa515-42a8-4e0e-a861-d2c9533b4f77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10daa515-42a8-4e0e-a861-d2c9533b4f77
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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