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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 125"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc8e13e3-fa9c-4209-a4a3-f2db7dfc93a5"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 125

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc8e13e3-fa9c-4209-a4a3-f2db7dfc93a5

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## Summary

The contracting authority is Transport for London, initiating the procurement process for the provision of bus service route 125 in London, within the public road transport services category. The contract, with a total value of GBP 5,052,000, was awarded through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period is from January 29, 2022, to January 29, 2027, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. The tender period ended on December 22, 2020.

This tender for bus services in London, led by Transport for London, presents potential growth opportunities for businesses in the public road transport sector. Companies well-suited for this competition include SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing innovative and reliable bus services. The contract value is significant, spanning a five-year period with a possible extension, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their market presence and contribute to public transport services in London.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 125 for 5 years with a provision of a 2-year extension depending on performance. 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/d24a6b4b-7478-413a-813d-0dac71052aa4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2022 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,052,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,491,661 |
| 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 SOVEREIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2023 at 10:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24a6b4b-7478-413a-813d-0dac71052aa4
- 6 May 2021 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24a6b4b-7478-413a-813d-0dac71052aa4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24a6b4b-7478-413a-813d-0dac71052aa4
  10th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b08add0b-d7f9-44b6-995d-5f5885b91ae4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/337d6c91-b59d-4d08-b8d1-17eebff37483

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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