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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 196"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 196

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c29909b3-b280-461e-8822-8402a43a01ac

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service route 196 in London, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under public road transport services, follows a competitive procedure with negotiation, specifically tailored for above-threshold contracts. The contract value amounts to GBP 6,152,753 and covers a period of seven years, starting on 3rd May 2025 and ending on 30th April 2032. The award was made to Arriva London South on 26th July 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract details and relevant documents published on 27th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services to secure long-term contracts with Transport for London. It is particularly suitable for companies of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), who are looking to expand their operations within the London public transport sector. The competitive procedure with negotiation employed allows businesses to engage in meaningful discussions and tailor their proposals to meet the client’s specific needs, fostering an environment conducive to business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 196 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/738043b1-3b93-4a13-a921-02d36cd457f0 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,152,753 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,005,174 |
| 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 | ARRIVA LONDON SOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738043b1-3b93-4a13-a921-02d36cd457f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738043b1-3b93-4a13-a921-02d36cd457f0
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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