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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 274"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83fd5adc-6011-4c2d-9fa2-6bc3701372ce"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 274

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83fd5adc-6011-4c2d-9fa2-6bc3701372ce

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of bus service Route 274 in London has concluded. Conducted by Transport for London, the contract was awarded to Metroline. This selective procurement utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, within the services category of public road transport. The tender stage concluded on 30 July 2024, and the contract will span from 21 June 2025 to 23 June 2028. Transport for London is a key player in public transport, and this contract, valued at £5,412,484, represents a significant investment in local transport services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies within the transport industry capable of managing multi-year service contracts. Organisations like SMEs and VCSEs that can leverage a partnership with city transport authorities such as Transport for London could benefit significantly from similar contracts. Such tenders provide an avenue to establish long-term relationships with large public sector entities and can serve as a platform for expanding business operations in urban public transport services.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 274 for 3 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/55deddc1-0b54-414a-a02f-174fef6a1b36 |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,017,486 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,412,484 |
| 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 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55deddc1-0b54-414a-a02f-174fef6a1b36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55deddc1-0b54-414a-a02f-174fef6a1b36
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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