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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 491"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81af4bfd-eaec-45c6-814e-e3010b0fd181"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-03-12"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 491

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81af4bfd-eaec-45c6-814e-e3010b0fd181

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service Route 491, in the public road transport services category, located within London, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded to Metroline, is set to begin on 31 May 2025, and last until 28 May 2032. The procurement process followed a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, and the tender period ended on 13 August 2024. The final award was posted on 12 March 2025, with the contract valued at approximately GBP 3,577,959.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies in the public transportation sector. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement method and suitability criteria accommodate these types of organisations. Establishing a long-term contract with Transport for London can provide stability and increased market presence for the winning bidder, while also contributing to enhanced transport services within the region.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 491 for 7 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/46d88d3d-6e55-4a0a-b2df-e82a401afbce |
| 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 | 30 May 2025 - 28 May 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,668,351 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,577,959 |
| 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 11:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d88d3d-6e55-4a0a-b2df-e82a401afbce
- 11 Mar 2025 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d88d3d-6e55-4a0a-b2df-e82a401afbce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d88d3d-6e55-4a0a-b2df-e82a401afbce
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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