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title: "Provision of bus contract - Route 157"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e724d45a-7a58-4bc6-ad43-9956f472cfd3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2023-12-08"
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# Provision of bus contract - Route 157

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e724d45a-7a58-4bc6-ad43-9956f472cfd3

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## Summary

The Transport for London has recently awarded a contract for the provision of bus service Route 157. The contract, valued at £5,510,000, was part of a competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract period is from December 2, 2023, to November 29, 2030. The procurement method used was selective, and the tender period ended on October 11, 2022. This opportunity falls under the services category and is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender for the provision of bus service Route 157 by Transport for London offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete. Businesses in the public road transport services industry, particularly those specialising in bus operations, would be well-suited to participate. The contract offers potential for long-term business growth spanning seven years, providing stability and revenue forecast for interested bidders.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 157 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/a6961e07-7581-409c-82cd-b3c174ed3884 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2023 - 29 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,510,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,330,000 |
| 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 | LONDON GENERAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 14:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6961e07-7581-409c-82cd-b3c174ed3884
- 8 Sep 2023 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6961e07-7581-409c-82cd-b3c174ed3884

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6961e07-7581-409c-82cd-b3c174ed3884
  8th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9344bb08-2709-469d-8019-35e3f5d904c4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65389a68-c222-41f3-bb2b-898f6956378e

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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