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title: "Provision of Bus Service - Route 55/N55"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
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# Provision of Bus Service - Route 55/N55

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81267cac-b638-4e5d-8490-232ff39aea8e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Transport for London, seeking to contract the provision of the Bus Service for Route 55/N55. This service, classified under Public road transport services, is intended for a term of five years, with a potential two-year extension based on performance. The tender was awarded on 17 August 2021, with a contract period starting from 26 February 2022 to 26 February 2027. The total value of the awarded contract is approximately £7,882,520 and the procurement was conducted using a selective method through competitive negotiation. The service will operate in London, United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 16 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in public transport and logistics services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract appealing, given the competitive nature of the procurement process and the focus on performance metrics for extending contract terms. Companies that can demonstrate reliability and efficient service delivery are advised to consider engaging in similar procurement opportunities to foster business growth within the public transport sector.

## Notice

Provision of bus service - Route 55/N55 for 5 years with a provision of a 2-year extension, depending on performance. Please note costs 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/2ef1bdac-523d-470c-b696-26c6d3377917 |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2022 - 26 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,702,867 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,882,520 |
| 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 | STAGECOACH EAST LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2021 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef1bdac-523d-470c-b696-26c6d3377917

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef1bdac-523d-470c-b696-26c6d3377917
  8th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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