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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 49"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-12-06"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 49

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79dfdd7d-6e24-4d33-89e9-8c379627fd5d

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded a contract titled "Provision of bus service - Route 49" under the industry category of Public Road Transport Services (CPV: 60112000). This procurement process was managed using a selective, competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, concluding on 27th February 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £6.2 million, starts on 7th September 2024 and ends on 3rd September 2027, serving the London region in the United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised on 12th June 2024, and the awarded contractor is London United.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for companies specialising in public transport services. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning three years, offers stable revenue potential. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable, making the procurement process inclusive for smaller entities. Companies experienced in providing bus services and managing large-scale transport projects would find this tender particularly beneficial due to its scope and the high-value nature of the contract.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 49 for 3 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/13804fe3-aef0-4ad7-bb16-601a47b3f819 |
| 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 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,285,830 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,163,937 |
| 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 | LONDON UNITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13804fe3-aef0-4ad7-bb16-601a47b3f819

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13804fe3-aef0-4ad7-bb16-601a47b3f819
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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