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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 44/N44"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 44/N44

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1383037-1fcb-4a83-8738-8f5826ea265b

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service Route 44/N44. The procurement falls under the public road transport services category, with a total contract value of £8,354,130. The service is to be operated in London, United Kingdom, over a five-year period from 31 May 2025 to 31 May 2030. The competitive procedure with negotiation was used for this procurement, and the award was made on 26 November 2024. The tender stage concluded on 11 June 2024.

This contract represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for companies involved in public road transport services. The procurement method indicates that businesses capable of negotiating and providing high-quality bus services are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the tender's suitability requirements include provisions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an inclusive opportunity for a broader range of businesses. Transport for London, as a reputable and large-scale buyer, ensures reliability and significant potential for future contracts and partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 44/N44 for 5 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/2237a454-0b78-497b-b48c-0b8d50bb9732 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,354,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,596,187 |
| 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

- 5 Feb 2025 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2237a454-0b78-497b-b48c-0b8d50bb9732

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2237a454-0b78-497b-b48c-0b8d50bb9732
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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