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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 87/N87"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 87/N87

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3e8b3db-55a0-4680-ab4a-aee095b02693

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the tender process for the provision of bus services on Route 87/N87 in London, United Kingdom. This competitive procedure with negotiation, above threshold, resulted in an awarded contract with London General. The contract, valued at £8,396,239, will run from 31st May 2025 to 1st June 2029, ensuring a four-year commitment. The procurement process, using a selective method, concluded on 11th June 2024, and the award was officially published on 5th February 2025. This tender falls under the public road transport services category and supports both SMEs and VCSEs in their eligibility criteria.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the public road transport services industry, especially those capable of providing reliable and efficient bus services. The awarded contract provides a long-term opportunity for growth, stability, and extensive experience within a major urban market. Companies that specialise in public transportation and are seeking to expand their operations within London, particularly those that meet the criteria for SMEs or have a social enterprise background, are well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Additionally, the involvement of large-scale suppliers like London General indicates the competitive nature and the high standards expected in the delivery of such services.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 87/N87 for 4 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/6ccc6e7c-4cf1-41db-abe0-c514a323f7d1 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,624,759 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,396,239 |
| 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 GENERAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ccc6e7c-4cf1-41db-abe0-c514a323f7d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ccc6e7c-4cf1-41db-abe0-c514a323f7d1
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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