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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 390/N390"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 390/N390

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d637a0cb-64bf-46bf-932e-240625d467d9

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Transport for London involved the provision of bus services for route 390/N390, classified under public road transport services. Located in London, United Kingdom, this contract falls under the services category. The process underwent a competitive procedure with negotiation, above the threshold, and concluded with an award stage. The procurement was completed in a selective manner, culminating in a contract awarded to Metroline on 26th September 2024. The contract period is set from 30th August 2025 to 30th August 2030, with a contract value of approximately £6,888,756 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement process was designed to accommodate these entities. Companies specialising in public transport services, particularly those with experience in urban transit systems, will find this contract fitting. The engagement spans five years, providing a stable business opportunity within London's competitive transport sector, and contributing to potential future collaborations with Transport for London.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 390/N390 for 5 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/8f6f755a-30e8-4b26-a65a-c769f73c3659 |
| 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 | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,888,757 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,888,756 |
| 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 | METROLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6f755a-30e8-4b26-a65a-c769f73c3659

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6f755a-30e8-4b26-a65a-c769f73c3659
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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