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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 65/N65"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 65/N65

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c18bfa3b-f7c5-460c-b0af-73a0c6213eec

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Transport for London involves the provision of bus services for Route 65/N65 over a 3-year period. This process, classified under the "Public road transport services" industry category, has completed the tender stage using a competitive procedure with negotiation, above threshold. The procurement covered services within the London region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th February 2024, the contract period starting on 6th July 2024, and ending on 2nd July 2027. The awarded value of the contract is £10,372,952 GBP, and the award was made on 24th April 2024. The buying organisation, Transport for London, is located at 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those in the public transport sector, due to its significant contract value and the extended duration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable to compete, given the procurement method and ongoing support for inclusive business participation. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality bus services in London can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and secure a steady revenue stream over the contract period. London United, the awarded supplier, demonstrates the competitive nature and high standards expected in this procurement process.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 65/N65 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/afc18bdd-6e4d-4f1a-973a-e54bb7ef05f0 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2024 - 2 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,782,529 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,372,952 |
| 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 11:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc18bdd-6e4d-4f1a-973a-e54bb7ef05f0
- 16 Jul 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc18bdd-6e4d-4f1a-973a-e54bb7ef05f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc18bdd-6e4d-4f1a-973a-e54bb7ef05f0
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec887d38-8b6a-4c4a-a4d6-731a31bf96e2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05e90c78-f63c-4150-b175-a5a44c095c1a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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