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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 17"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61a68b45-74b9-44ca-955f-0eeab342a30d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2024-10-17"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 17

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61a68b45-74b9-44ca-955f-0eeab342a30d

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the procurement of a 5-year contract for the provision of bus service on Route 17, with the procurement process reaching the award stage. The contract, valued at £5,515,831, encompasses public road transport services within the London region. Following a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, the contract period is set to commence on 20th July 2024, concluding on 20th July 2029. Notable key dates include the tender period ending on 15th August 2023 and the award being active as of 23rd January 2024.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those capable of providing extensive bus operations in metropolitan areas. SMEs and VCSEs that have the expertise and resources to meet the rigorous demands of large-scale public transport projects would find this contract beneficial for growth. The selective procurement method employed entails a competitive procedure with negotiation, making it essential for participants to showcase both their operational efficiency and capability to contribute to the public transport infrastructure of London.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 17 for 5 years. 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/23ea247a-d44f-4396-b06c-3e03e58b6c7c |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,515,831 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,515,830 |
| 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

- 17 Oct 2024 at 11:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ea247a-d44f-4396-b06c-3e03e58b6c7c
- 3 Apr 2024 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ea247a-d44f-4396-b06c-3e03e58b6c7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ea247a-d44f-4396-b06c-3e03e58b6c7c
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f44b84ff-8ec2-4330-9893-ce71d3df5ef2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23bfdb33-d511-4094-8013-0e0b24fe0a33

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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