---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 12/N12"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050963"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-04-29"
---

# Provision of bus service - Route 12/N12

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050963

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of bus service for Route 12/N12 was conducted by Transport for London, a key player in urban transport services. This tender falls under the industry category of Public road transport services and was completed using a selective procurement method known as a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Primarily targeting the UKI region, specifically London, the contract awarded to London Central is valued at GBP 7,227,353 and was signed on 14 March 2025. With the procurement stage now marked as complete, the process had options for extension at the procuring entity's discretion, suggesting a strategic approach to long-term service provision.

This procurement presents robust opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation and related services seeking to expand their operations in London. Companies specializing in urban transport services, particularly those with capabilities in managing public road transport, would find this contract suitable for growth. The negotiation element of the procurement method may offer room for businesses to showcase competitive pricing strategies, potentially positioning themselves favourably for similar future opportunities. Large-scale suppliers, akin to London Central, are well-placed to leverage the scale and scope offered by such contracts in metropolitan areas.

## Notice

QC94001

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 12/N12 for 5 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/017694-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,227,353 |

## 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 | LONDON CENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017694-2025

## 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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