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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 629"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 629

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9e11d05-d564-4db9-a40e-724b0cd25112

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 629" has been completed by Transport for London. This contract, classified under Public Road Transport Services (CPV code 60112000), encompasses a three-year service provision starting from 31st August 2024 to 27th August 2027, servicing the London region. The competitive procedure with negotiation was used, and the procurement stage is currently at the Award phase as of 3rd September 2024. This process had a tender period that concluded on 13th August 2024. The contract is valued at £450,509, with negotiations post-award affecting the final cost in the procurement records.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transportation services, particularly those equipped to provide reliable and high-capacity bus transport. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this contract. The comprehensive nature of the service presents avenues for operational growth, expansion of service portfolios, and reinforced client relationships, especially for enterprises stationed or looking to establish a presence in the London area. The awarded contractor, Metroline Travel, reflects the competitive landscape, demonstrating the importance of industry expertise and operational excellence.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 629 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/3977d1b6-9967-4fc3-8b11-742f958039cf |
| 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 | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2024 - 27 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,509 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £267,484 |
| 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 | METROLINE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3977d1b6-9967-4fc3-8b11-742f958039cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3977d1b6-9967-4fc3-8b11-742f958039cf
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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