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title: "Provision of bus service - Route U5"
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# Provision of bus service - Route U5

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3216adf-df12-4d2e-998f-7f4090b6162c

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of the bus service on Route U5, with the industry category classified under public road transport services (CPV: 60112000). This contract, valued at approximately £4,034,432 GBP, will span from 22nd March 2025 to 17th March 2028, serving the London region in the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation, surpassing the threshold level. The tender phase concluded on 3rd September 2024, and the contract award to Transport UK West London was finalised on 18th October 2024.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the public road transport sector, particularly those adept at managing large-scale transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete due to the inclusive nature of the procurement process. It offers a significant growth avenue for companies looking to expand their footprint in public transportation services, specifically within the busy and high-demand areas of London. The contract underscores the potential for establishing long-term partnerships with a prominent authority like Transport for London.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route U5 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/2896f0ef-89a8-4022-9efd-a541ef4b9bdd |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,034,432 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,034,431 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT UK WEST LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2896f0ef-89a8-4022-9efd-a541ef4b9bdd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2896f0ef-89a8-4022-9efd-a541ef4b9bdd
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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