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title: "Provision of bus service - Route SL6"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df6a8eae-988b-4a60-a57a-7c15874a7a39"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route SL6

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df6a8eae-988b-4a60-a57a-7c15874a7a39

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Transport for London (TfL) for the "Provision of bus service - Route SL6" in the Public road transport services industry category. This contract pertains to services in London, United Kingdom. The award stage was completed on 26th July 2024, with the contracting period set from 29th March 2025 to 26th March 2032. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, aimed at acquiring services above the standard threshold. The contract value stands at £3,265,130, and the process was designed to be suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport services by engaging in a long-term, high-value contract with a renowned authority like TfL. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities due to the procurement's inclusive suitability criteria. By winning contracts like this, businesses can significantly expand their operations, drive growth, and enhance their reputation through association with a prestigious organisation such as TfL.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route SL6 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/111210bd-eeab-46d9-9925-e2daa1de44c4 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,265,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,895,000 |
| 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 | ARRIVA LONDON SOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111210bd-eeab-46d9-9925-e2daa1de44c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111210bd-eeab-46d9-9925-e2daa1de44c4
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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