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title: "Provision of bus service - Route SL5"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4934361-43be-4473-931a-d45ce199bc9f"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
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# Provision of bus service - Route SL5

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4934361-43be-4473-931a-d45ce199bc9f

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded the contract for the provision of bus service route SL5 to Arriva London South. This contract falls under the public road transport services industry and covers London, United Kingdom. It was awarded following a competitive procedure with negotiation, above the threshold, and was finalised on 26 September 2024. The contract period runs from 12 April 2025 to 9 April 2032. The total value of the contract is approximately £4,639,124. The procurement was in the Award stage as of December 2024. Suitable businesses for this opportunity included those classified as SMEs and VCSEs, aiming to deliver high-standard public transportation services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport services sector, particularly those capable of managing long-term service commitments. SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in public road transport could find this tender lucrative, helping to expand their market presence and secure stable revenue for the coming years. The project’s high value combined with its strategic importance in a major urban area like London makes it particularly attractive for businesses with experience in large-scale, long-duration transportation contracts.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route SL5 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/59a1d388-bca0-4371-8583-73c267c340b1 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,639,124 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,391,100 |
| 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

- 9 Dec 2024 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a1d388-bca0-4371-8583-73c267c340b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a1d388-bca0-4371-8583-73c267c340b1
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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