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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 258"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d65066c3-c37c-4e3c-bc54-8c93bc55027a"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 258

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d65066c3-c37c-4e3c-bc54-8c93bc55027a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of bus service - Route 258 was conducted by Transport for London. This tender falls under the Public Road Transport Services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is completed and was conducted using a selective method - more specifically, a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The contract, valued at £3,863,911, was awarded on October 18, 2024, and the resulting service will span from February 1, 2025, to January 28, 2028.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses specialising in public transport services. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to its eligibility criteria. The provision of a bus service for Route 258 provides a stable, multi-year contract, which can help businesses expand their service offerings and establish a reliable income stream. Companies with experience in public transport could significantly benefit from participating in tenders like these.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 258 for 3 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/bf5bfdf4-1e90-43e9-b3a8-b793347a6394 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 28 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,863,911 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,863,910 |
| 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

- 26 Nov 2024 at 19:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5bfdf4-1e90-43e9-b3a8-b793347a6394

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5bfdf4-1e90-43e9-b3a8-b793347a6394
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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