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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 217"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 217

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f39575c2-441d-4e60-8223-2db0af19abe3

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service route 217, classified under Public road transport services. This competitive procedure with negotiation, which is above the threshold, involves a one-year service from 16 November 2024 to 14 November 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 3,737,714, has been awarded to London General. The procurement phase is at the Award stage with the announcement made on 27 November 2024. The service will operate within the London region.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those with the capacity and expertise to manage bus routes within metropolitan areas like London. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) were considered suitable for the tender, indicating a supportive approach towards diverse business types aiming for growth in public sector projects. Companies with experience in public transport and logistical operations would be well-equipped and competitive in such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 217 for a one year. 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/f1948dbe-45a6-400d-bb81-b74d2a4c7966 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2024 - 14 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,973,688 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,737,714 |
| 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

- 27 Nov 2024 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1948dbe-45a6-400d-bb81-b74d2a4c7966

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1948dbe-45a6-400d-bb81-b74d2a4c7966
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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