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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 371"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af28b674-1c63-46e0-a977-6140b8528173"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 371

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af28b674-1c63-46e0-a977-6140b8528173

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 371" has been completed by Transport for London. This contract, classified under the Public road transport services category (CPV code: 60112000), involves providing bus service for route 371 in London, United Kingdom, for a duration of 3 years. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the final contract award was made on 15 April 2024 to London United, with the contract period spanning from 6 July 2024 to 2 July 2027. The tender's total value is £5,364,485, while the awarded contract value is set at £5,203,550.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector, especially those with experience in large-scale service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this tender, highlighting a competitive arena for both established entities and growing businesses. Engaging in such contracts can provide sustained revenue and reinforce industry presence in the vibrant market of London’s public transportation network.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 371 for 3 years. Please note, costs 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/9c3cbbb3-dfa5-4387-b0c9-0b11a984a664 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2024 - 2 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,364,485 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,203,550 |
| 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 | LONDON UNITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 11:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3cbbb3-dfa5-4387-b0c9-0b11a984a664
- 16 Jul 2024 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3cbbb3-dfa5-4387-b0c9-0b11a984a664

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3cbbb3-dfa5-4387-b0c9-0b11a984a664
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18baaeac-55c9-4edf-a23d-ee3fb8efc7ec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/292b22e7-26c2-4d7c-9f00-1c3e0f2112af

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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