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title: "Provision of Bus Service - Route 686"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d896756f-7ff1-4fde-8863-c9afcf739d7b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of Bus Service - Route 686

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d896756f-7ff1-4fde-8863-c9afcf739d7b

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## Summary

Transport for London has successfully completed the tender for the "Provision of Bus Service - Route 686," classified under road transport services. This competitive procurement process was conducted through a selective method with negotiation, primarily targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract, valued at approximately £293,750, commenced on 4th September 2021 and is set to run for five years until 4th September 2026. The initial tender period closed on 8th September 2020, indicating the timeframe for supplier submissions.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the transport and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in bus operations. Companies with a proven track record in providing reliable transport services and those looking to expand their public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete. With Transport for London as the contracting authority, this engagement not only fosters growth but also aligns with the authority's objectives to enhance public transport services in London.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 686 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/7ba38dc5-233e-4e9b-a28d-fccf0683e209 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2021 - 4 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £293,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £186,739 |
| 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 | BLUE TRIANGLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba38dc5-233e-4e9b-a28d-fccf0683e209

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba38dc5-233e-4e9b-a28d-fccf0683e209
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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