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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 30"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 30

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73becaf9-4921-4f2d-a4bb-78e8a225053e

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for London, was for the "Provision of bus service - Route 30" within the industry category of Public road transport services (CPV code 60112000). This selective procurement utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation, beginning with the tender stage and resulting in the award. The tender concluded on 30th July 2024, and the award was made on 16th December 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £5,855,150, commences on 21st June 2025 and extends until 23rd June 2028. The service will operate in London, United Kingdom, offering opportunities for enterprises aiming to serve this region.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly suited for medium to large-sized companies specialising in transportation and logistical services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as noted in the tender's suitability criteria. With Metroline being the awarded supplier, this contract signifies a sustainable business opportunity that promises continued engagement with one of the UK's most significant public transport procurers, Transport for London, thereby enhancing market presence in a competitive industry.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 30 for 3 years. Please note, costs posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef0d014-326f-470b-957d-6011ccafce11 |
| 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 | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,010,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,855,150 |
| 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

- 6 May 2025 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef0d014-326f-470b-957d-6011ccafce11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef0d014-326f-470b-957d-6011ccafce11
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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