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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 605"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 605

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c5a4309-0bbe-494b-a6d8-b85b1a10aba2

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) completed a procurement process for the provision of bus service route 605 in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of bus service - Route 605" and classified under Public road transport services (CPV 60112000), utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation, specifically a selective procurement method. The contract period for this service begins on 31 August 2024 and ends on 29 August 2025, with the total contract value awarded to Metroline Travel amounting to £141,793 GBP. The award was finalised on 15 August 2024, and TfL has opted to include Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in their suitability criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those specialised in bus operations. SMEs and larger enterprises with expertise in public road transport and the ability to meet the required standards and negotiate competitively may find this tender beneficial. The project not only supports business growth by allowing companies like Metroline Travel to expand their service offerings but also serves as a stable, year-long contract that ensures steady income and the potential for future partnerships with TfL.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 605 for 1 year. 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/e53ed74b-ace7-471c-9db0-2b821aa5efc7 |
| 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 | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,607 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,793 |
| 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 TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53ed74b-ace7-471c-9db0-2b821aa5efc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53ed74b-ace7-471c-9db0-2b821aa5efc7
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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