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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 206"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4809141-ccc2-408f-890b-2e4ac2fa9217"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 206

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4809141-ccc2-408f-890b-2e4ac2fa9217

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of bus service route 206 by Transport for London has reached the award stage. The tender, with a contract value of £5,216,612, was conducted through a selective procurement method with a competitive procedure and negotiation. The contract period spans from April 27, 2024, to April 25, 2031, with the tender deadline set for May 23, 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in the public road transport services industry to engage in a long-term contract with Transport for London. Businesses with experience in providing bus services and operating in the London region would be well-suited to compete. The award to Metroline West highlights successful participation in the competitive procurement process, indicating future potential for similar businesses in the industry.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 206 for 7 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/d1271934-60a7-4883-8319-c117794a930d |
| 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 | 14 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,216,612 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,562,787 |
| 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 WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 14 May 2024 at 09:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1271934-60a7-4883-8319-c117794a930d
- 29 Dec 2023 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1271934-60a7-4883-8319-c117794a930d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1271934-60a7-4883-8319-c117794a930d
  14th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ee20c2a-6226-4d2b-b245-1269e7a9be77
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3667157-e518-4fa3-9d36-264758a03745

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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