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title: "Provision of bus service - Route E3"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f38f38ea-7f20-4a87-a0c4-90fd0e899248"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-08-09"
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# Provision of bus service - Route E3

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f38f38ea-7f20-4a87-a0c4-90fd0e899248

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of bus service - Route E3" has been managed by Transport for London, targeting the public road transport services industry. The contract covers the provision of bus services for Route E3 in London for a duration of three years. This selective procurement method, conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, has recently concluded its award stage. The contract, awarded to London United, is valued at £7,787,263 and will commence on 1st June 2024, ending on 28th May 2027. The tender process was completed on 30th May 2023, with awards published in April 2024.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs within the public transport sector. Companies specialising in large-scale public transport solutions and those capable of delivering high-quality, reliable bus services in a major city like London will find this tender particularly fitting. The three-year contract period provides a stable revenue stream and a strategic partnership with a prominent organisation like Transport for London, potentially enhancing business reputation and performance.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route E3 for 3 years. Please note, costs 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/5737418a-8c40-4b55-958f-9f06e46f18e0 |
| 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 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 28 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,763,652 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,787,263 |
| 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 UNITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 15:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5737418a-8c40-4b55-958f-9f06e46f18e0
- 3 Apr 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5737418a-8c40-4b55-958f-9f06e46f18e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5737418a-8c40-4b55-958f-9f06e46f18e0
  9th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb3fa56a-1596-4774-a371-837c875570ba
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65359412-20d5-4bf3-af99-e329be1dc0fe

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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