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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 247"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 247

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daac7c4b-436f-4f1b-b68c-c2e2f9c62efb

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 247," classified under public road transport services (CPV 60112000). The contract, valued at GBP 4,176,250, was awarded to Stagecoach East London. This tender involved a competitive procedure with negotiation, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and covers a seven-year period from 22nd March 2025 to 19th March 2032. The contract will be operational in London, United Kingdom, with key dates including the tender period ending on 7th May 2024 and the award dated 19th June 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those capable of providing competitive services through negotiation processes. Businesses that specialise in public transport services, including those categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this contract particularly suitable. Winning such contracts can enhance business growth, offer long-term revenue stability, and solidify the presence of businesses in the London public transport market. Stagecoach East London, a large-scale supplier, has been selected, showcasing the level of competition and potential for future opportunities within the TfL framework.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 247 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/86895bf2-e74d-4ce4-a699-3a1c5eb11f9a |
| 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 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,271,251 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,176,250 |
| 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 | STAGECOACH EAST LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86895bf2-e74d-4ce4-a699-3a1c5eb11f9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86895bf2-e74d-4ce4-a699-3a1c5eb11f9a
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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