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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 270"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 270

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65303ad8-ea1a-46e7-9b45-63c603cff59f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Transport for London entailed the provision of bus service for Route 270. Classified under the public road transport services industry category (CPV: 60112000), this procurement sought service delivery in London, UK. The tender, identified as QC91902, followed a competitive procedure with negotiation and was valued at £5,447,649 GBP. The tender process concluded on 25th June 2024, with the contract period set from 31st May 2025 to 28th May 2032. The award was granted on 2nd September 2024, with the full details published on 20th December 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services, particularly those adept in managing bus routes and large-scale transportation contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate, indicating a preference for inclusive growth. Transport for London, as the buying organisation, provides ample scope for businesses to expand their footprint in the public transport sector, leveraging a steady contract over seven years with a significant financial commitment. The selective procurement method ensures a competitive yet transparent process, ideal for well-qualified businesses in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 270 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/5ebee31d-acf9-45ed-8be3-0ff8595d012e |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2025 - 28 May 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,447,649 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,447,648 |
| 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

- 20 Dec 2024 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ebee31d-acf9-45ed-8be3-0ff8595d012e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ebee31d-acf9-45ed-8be3-0ff8595d012e
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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