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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 263/N263"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-12-09"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 263/N263

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9c3fc0c-4219-42bd-bdad-d3d36c0b7495

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "Provision of bus service - Route 263/N263," which falls under the industry category of Public road transport services. The contract, valued at approximately £8,514,486, has been awarded to Metroline. The service will operate in London, United Kingdom, over a period of seven years, commencing on 5th April 2025 and ending on 2nd April 2032. The procurement was conducted using a competitive procedure with negotiation suitable for contracts above the threshold, with the tender period closing on 21st May 2024 at 12:00 PM BST.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in public transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer competitive services may find similar future opportunities valuable. The competitive nature of the tender process ensures that winning organisations can secure long-term contracts, which can enhance their market position and revenue stability. As the buyer, Transport for London is a prestigious and highly trusted organisation, making this an attractive opportunity for capable service providers.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 263/N263 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/be4d1d7c-f4cd-4c4c-ab6e-cca615d7681a |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,597,971 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,514,486 |
| 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

- 9 Dec 2024 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4d1d7c-f4cd-4c4c-ab6e-cca615d7681a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4d1d7c-f4cd-4c4c-ab6e-cca615d7681a
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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