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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 37/N37"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 37/N37

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf8c2b1b-ae2d-44b5-975c-c65b12d42f5f

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 37/N37." This contract, valued at £7,483,170, covers public road transport services and will run from 31 May 2025 to 2 June 2028. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs. The services are to be delivered in London. The contract was awarded on 26 September 2024 to London Central, with all key information published by 20 December 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the public road transport sector. Given the scale and duration of the contract, businesses capable of managing large-scale transportation operations are well-suited. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. The successful execution of this contract could significantly enhance the awarded company's portfolio and market presence in London.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 37/N37 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/e80500db-1c5e-4789-9fad-526c0ab8f25f |
| 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 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2025 - 2 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,310,012 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,483,170 |
| 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 CENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80500db-1c5e-4789-9fad-526c0ab8f25f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80500db-1c5e-4789-9fad-526c0ab8f25f
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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