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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 466"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2024-11-07"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 466

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a59edd0-1476-404d-a444-ef153b2a3a07

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 466". The contract, classified under "Public road transport services" (CPV code 60112000), covers a 7-year period from 30th August 2025 to 27th August 2032. This selective competitive procedure with negotiation has a total value of £8,348,983 and will cover the London region. The contract was awarded on 10th October 2024 to Arriva London South, a large-scale supplier, following the competitive tender process that ended on 27th August 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large transport service providers capable of handling significant operational demands in a metropolitan area like London. It is also suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to partner or engage in subcontracting within the scope of public transport services. The extensive contract period provides a stable and prolonged revenue stream, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the public transport sector. The successful business is expected to deliver consistent and reliable bus services which are critical to the urban infrastructure, potentially enhancing their reputation and portfolio.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 466 for 7 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/be37937b-6ce4-4ec9-acc8-e36a28b6512c |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,348,983 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,348,982 |
| 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 | ARRIVA LONDON SOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be37937b-6ce4-4ec9-acc8-e36a28b6512c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be37937b-6ce4-4ec9-acc8-e36a28b6512c
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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