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title: "Provision of bus service - Route W8"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6bd292d7-766d-47d3-9ddc-bdb9773629af"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route W8

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bd292d7-766d-47d3-9ddc-bdb9773629af

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service Route W8. This competitive procurement, conducted through a selective method with negotiations above the threshold, culminated in the awarding of a contract to Metroline. The bus service contract will run for 7 years, starting on 20 July 2024 and ending on 18 July 2031. The procurement process was categorised under public road transport services, with the initial tender period closing on 1 August 2023. The total contract value stood at £5,193,982, reflecting post-award negotiations from an original estimate of £5,660,000. The service primarily operates within the region of London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector to engage with major public contracts, especially those specialising in transport services and operations within urban environments. The procurement process demonstrated suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a focus on inclusivity and broader business participation. Companies with expertise in efficient and reliable bus service operations, particularly within large metropolitan areas like London, would find contracts such as this highly beneficial for growth and market presence. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business credibility and open further opportunities in public sector transport projects.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route W8 for 7 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/87564300-2e8a-4bf6-900b-2da7297fbbbd |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,193,982 |
| 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 11:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87564300-2e8a-4bf6-900b-2da7297fbbbd
- 3 Oct 2023 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87564300-2e8a-4bf6-900b-2da7297fbbbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87564300-2e8a-4bf6-900b-2da7297fbbbd
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cc64ad0-cb7a-4e0d-9b35-81b425fdac04
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/792e5d09-2ca5-4f49-8606-d2f2e66a0111

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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