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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 412/685"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 412/685

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aca3fb2f-6b2a-41e4-b3a0-0d54ea9bfe7d

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service routes 412/685 to Arriva London South. This seven-year service contract falls under the public road transport services category and is scheduled to start on 30th August 2025, extending until 27th August 2032. The contract, valued at £2,744,081, covers the region of London in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, which concluded with an award on 18th October 2024. Key details and documents regarding this contract are available and published as of 7th November 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the public transport sector, particularly those providing bus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered in the competitive process, highlighting inclusivity in procurement. Companies experienced in managing large fleets and maintaining high standards of service delivery would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders facilitated by Transport for London, offering avenues for business growth in a bustling urban market.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 412/685 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/067f7f86-a25b-491a-bd7a-e719137c2348 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,744,082 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,744,081 |
| 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 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067f7f86-a25b-491a-bd7a-e719137c2348

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067f7f86-a25b-491a-bd7a-e719137c2348
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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