---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 261"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050908"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-04-29"
---

# Provision of bus service - Route 261

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050908

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 261" was completed by Transport for London, a prominent buyer in the UK transport sector. This contract falls under the services category, specifically public road transport services, and involves the provision of a bus service for Route 261, serving the UKI region. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, which aligns with the legal framework stipulated by CELEX 32014L0025. The initial contract agreement was signed on 26th November 2024 and awarded to Stagecoach Selkent, marking the active execution stage of procurement with Transport for London as the contracting authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation services industry, particularly those specialising in urban bus services and capable of managing long-term contracts, as it covers a seven-year service duration with options for contract extension. Companies like Stagecoach Selkent, which was the sole bidder selected, exemplify the types of large-scale service providers that are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The emphasis on a negotiated procedure highlights the importance of strategic partnerships and competitive pricing in securing such opportunities, paving the way for business growth through extended service commitments and potential future expansions or renewals.

## Notice

QC94302

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 261 for 7 years. Please note, costs posted on Find a Tender Service sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiation.

Options: Term of the agreements can be extended at the discretion of the contracting entity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017570-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,722,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGECOACH SELKENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017570-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:414342-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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