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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 328"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9de56ed2-3af7-4b8a-ac89-d024aa1423fb"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 328

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9de56ed2-3af7-4b8a-ac89-d024aa1423fb

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## Summary

Transport for London, acting as the buying organisation, has successfully completed the tender process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 328" in the public road transport services category. This contract covers the London region, with a contract period from 29th June 2024 to 25th June 2027. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, and reached the award stage on 7th November 2023. The contract's value is £6,802,063, awarded to Metroline, with an initial tender period deadline of 17th October 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in public road services. Companies with experience in servicing urban transport routes, such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), can benefit from similar future opportunities. Competitive procedures with negotiation enable businesses to refine their offerings in line with the client's needs, fostering potential business growth through tailored service delivery. Engaging in such public procurement contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and strengthen its presence in the industry.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 328 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/f80144d6-2afb-493a-8a2a-4df63110dd88 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2024 - 25 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,539,341 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,802,063 |
| 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

- 20 Jul 2026 at 12:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f80144d6-2afb-493a-8a2a-4df63110dd88
- 20 Jul 2026 at 12:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f80144d6-2afb-493a-8a2a-4df63110dd88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f80144d6-2afb-493a-8a2a-4df63110dd88
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08b7419c-bfa8-4fd2-b574-bcf3e10e9b8b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4bcac4e-77e6-4f0d-9933-5912fabcf737

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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