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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 68/N68"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62859c7a-d94e-489e-a235-c2e4d09d0a64"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2024-09-04"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 68/N68

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62859c7a-d94e-489e-a235-c2e4d09d0a64

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the tender process for the provision of bus service Route 68/N68. This contract, classified under public road transport services (CPV code 60112000), is earmarked for the London region in the United Kingdom. The competitive procedure with negotiation was used, and the final award was made on 2nd July 2024. The total contract value amounts to £8,804,718, with services set to commence on 29th March 2025 and conclude on 29th March 2030. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), this procurement offers significant value opportunities.

Winning this tender can provide substantial business growth opportunities due to the long-term nature of the contract and the high visibility associated with serving Transport for London. Ideal candidates for similar future tenders would be businesses specialising in public transport services, equipped with capabilities to handle large-scale operations over extended periods. Organisations already familiar with public sector requirements and those aiming to expand their foothold in the transportation industry would find endeavours like these particularly beneficial.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 68/N68 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/b6ce28f9-3554-4fd4-b113-9a88583eb905 |
| 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 | 14 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,804,718 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,072,925 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT UK LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ce28f9-3554-4fd4-b113-9a88583eb905

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ce28f9-3554-4fd4-b113-9a88583eb905
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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