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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 46"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 46

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d391804-20f0-43c9-a6cb-fc8278f62925

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 46" was managed by Transport for London. This contracting process falls under the industry category of public road transport services, specifically classified under CPV code 60112000. The procurement utilised a selective method, described as a competitive procedure with negotiation, which is above the threshold. This contract, awarded on 18th November 2024, involves services to be conducted in London, United Kingdom, and it spans from 21st June 2025 to 14th June 2032. The total value amounts to £6,547,364 GBP, and the procurement has reached the award stage, with the most recent publication date being 6th May 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for organizations in the public transport sector. Although Metroline, a large-scale supplier, secured the award, the competitive procedure indicates potential for other businesses in future opportunities. The tender process highlights potential suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that such organisations would be well-placed to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with Transport for London could enable businesses to expand their footprint in the London transport sector, facilitating growth and new ventures.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 46 for 7 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/f850d85d-f4d7-4c8d-96a2-5141d8dccae5 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,015,842 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,547,364 |
| 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 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f850d85d-f4d7-4c8d-96a2-5141d8dccae5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f850d85d-f4d7-4c8d-96a2-5141d8dccae5
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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