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title: "Provision of bus service - Route K5"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4ed8fce-7bd0-446f-8178-f6e838e96adb"
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# Provision of bus service - Route K5

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4ed8fce-7bd0-446f-8178-f6e838e96adb

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded the contract for the provision of bus service on Route K5 to London United. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Public road transport services" (CPV code 60112000), uses a competitive procedure with negotiation, aimed at services. The contract period spans from 6th July 2024 to 2nd July 2027. This procurement process was initiated on 20th February 2024 and reached the award stage on 9th May 2024. The total contract value is approximately £2,077,447, with the service delivery focused in London, United Kingdom. The primary procurement method was selective, highlighting a competitive approach above the threshold.

The awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public transportation services, particularly those capable of meeting the standards required by a major metropolitan authority like Transport for London. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage in similar procurements due to the suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in innovative transportation solutions and efficient operational management will find this tender particularly beneficial for enhancing their market presence and scaling their operations.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route K5 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/161dac63-6a4e-4d44-89e5-11ad5888f0ff |
| 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 | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2024 - 2 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,077,447 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,747,128 |
| 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 11:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161dac63-6a4e-4d44-89e5-11ad5888f0ff
- 16 Jul 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161dac63-6a4e-4d44-89e5-11ad5888f0ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161dac63-6a4e-4d44-89e5-11ad5888f0ff
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/014f6c44-5e07-4757-84b6-9947f290efcd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a32818b-1f33-431b-83c1-c6d56f20b171

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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