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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 56"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f43b524e-6847-42da-8b9b-8c0f0b9ed993"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 56

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f43b524e-6847-42da-8b9b-8c0f0b9ed993

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus service Route 56, set to commence on 1st March 2025 and running until 3rd March 2028. This contract, classified under public road transport services, involves a competitive procedure with negotiation and has been awarded for a total value of £6,466,000. The procurement, designated for service delivery within London, falls under the industry category of services and is aimed at engaging SMEs and VCSEs. Key dates of note include the tender period ending on 17th September 2024 and the award date of 1st November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those specialising in bus services. The contract value and the three-year duration offer a stable revenue stream, favourable for business growth. Given the preference for competitive procedure with negotiation, businesses with a substantial portfolio and negotiation capabilities will find themselves well-positioned. SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs) should especially consider this procurement, as it is designed to be inclusive of such entities, offering them a foothold in a major metropolitan market. The awarded supplier is Stagecoach East London, indicating robust competition and high standards expected.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 56 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/ae556b8a-e04d-4731-832b-f650e468e816 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,536,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,466,000 |
| 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 | STAGECOACH EAST LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae556b8a-e04d-4731-832b-f650e468e816

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae556b8a-e04d-4731-832b-f650e468e816
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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