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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 268"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d3aed59-56b8-48c5-86e7-368131b98cac"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 268

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d3aed59-56b8-48c5-86e7-368131b98cac

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 268" under the industry category of public road transport services. This selective procurement utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation and has reached the award stage. The contract is valued at £2,385,456 and will span seven years, commencing on 7 June 2025 and concluding on 4 June 2032. The procurement primarily targets the London region, United Kingdom, with a tender period that ended on 28 May 2024. The award was published on 4 October 2024 following negotiation adjustments in the terms and costs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport services, particularly those capable of maintaining long-term service contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate due to suitability provisions mentioned in the tender. Such businesses can significantly benefit from securing a contract with TfL, which not only provides financial stability over an extended period but also strengthens their reputation through association with a leading public transport authority. Metroline, a large-scale supplier, has already been awarded the contract, indicating that well-established companies with substantial operational capabilities are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 268 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/52d768c8-dbc1-40ae-8dd7-be141f6c02fd |
| 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 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,408,847 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,385,456 |
| 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

- 4 Oct 2024 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d768c8-dbc1-40ae-8dd7-be141f6c02fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d768c8-dbc1-40ae-8dd7-be141f6c02fd
  4th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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