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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 485"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 485

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d399e2b6-dcbe-4cb8-a361-6f37662ade4a

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service Route 485 under the industry category of public road transport services (CPV 60112000). The project, which has a total value of £1,862,628 GBP, will commence on 3rd May 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2032. The procurement process followed a competitive procedure with negotiation, indicating a selective method. The tender’s end date was 21st May 2024, and the contract was awarded on 10th October 2024. This contract primarily serves the London region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public road transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a seven-year contract period, firms that secure such a contract can benefit from sustained revenue while contributing to vital transportation infrastructure. Companies well-suited for this opportunity are those with expertise in bus services, operational efficiency, and a keen interest in serving urban transport needs.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 485 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/0d3cff56-c50b-4245-b71d-d528a8f1dfdc |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,862,628 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,780,223 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT UK LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3cff56-c50b-4245-b71d-d528a8f1dfdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3cff56-c50b-4245-b71d-d528a8f1dfdc
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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