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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 278"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82c72f06-3657-4dd3-bb4e-2b3fa799e7de"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 278

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82c72f06-3657-4dd3-bb4e-2b3fa799e7de

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Transport for London, concerns the "Provision of bus service - Route 278" for three years. This contract, falling under the public road transport services industry category (CPV 60112000), covers the region of London. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the tender process has progressed to the award stage as of 26 November 2024. The contract period will begin on 7 December 2024 and extend to 3 December 2027, with the total contract value estimated at GBP 4,531,750.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those with a proven track record in providing reliable and efficient bus services. The contract is especially well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the emphasis on inclusivity and competitiveness. The awarded supplier, Transport UK London, exemplifies the type of organisation capable of fulfilling such requirements and delivering value to Transport for London and the community it serves.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 278 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/1a3d1178-e9d0-4e25-9519-c6c415bcf47c |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2024 - 3 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,531,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,196,990 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT UK LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 20:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a3d1178-e9d0-4e25-9519-c6c415bcf47c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a3d1178-e9d0-4e25-9519-c6c415bcf47c
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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