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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 231"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8127ce22-8bf1-4483-a2dc-051db16c045e"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-03-12"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 231

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8127ce22-8bf1-4483-a2dc-051db16c045e

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service on Route 231. The contract, valued at approximately £3,105,344 GBP, will ensure public road transport services in London, United Kingdom, over a three-year period starting from 7 June 2025 to 9 June 2028. The procurement was conducted using a competitive procedure with negotiation, targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The tender process concluded on 13 August 2024, and the award was published on 11 March 2025. The winning supplier is Metroline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public transportation services to expand their operations in London. The contract is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, providing them with the possibility to grow their presence in the transport sector. Companies with expertise in regional public transport and those familiar with the competitive negotiation process stand to benefit greatly from engaging with Transport for London on such contracts.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 231 for 3 years. 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/9c86ab8f-d7b5-42fe-8d02-9c62695ec52e |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,105,344 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,820,979 |
| 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

- 12 Mar 2025 at 11:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c86ab8f-d7b5-42fe-8d02-9c62695ec52e
- 11 Mar 2025 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c86ab8f-d7b5-42fe-8d02-9c62695ec52e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c86ab8f-d7b5-42fe-8d02-9c62695ec52e
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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