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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 460"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6acca7d-2df1-428c-baab-886d4faf46ba"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 460

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6acca7d-2df1-428c-baab-886d4faf46ba

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## Summary

Transport for London has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service on Route 460, with the contract awarded to Metroline. This procurement, classified under public road transport services, pertains to the delivery location of London, United Kingdom. The process utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation, specifically above threshold, indicating a selective procurement method. The contract period is set from 28 June 2025 to 30 June 2028 with a total award value of £3,895,178 GBP. The procurement stage reached its award phase on 2 September 2024, following the tender period that closed on 23 July 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for large enterprises involved in public transport, as well as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses equipped to offer robust transport services will find growth potential in aligning with Transport for London's strategic needs. Winning such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio and provide a stable financial outlook over the multi-year contract term.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 460 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/ddea0974-14a9-4f9b-a404-8b337ff8d77a |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,823,351 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,895,178 |
| 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 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddea0974-14a9-4f9b-a404-8b337ff8d77a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddea0974-14a9-4f9b-a404-8b337ff8d77a
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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