---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 217"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051561"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-05-16"
---

# Provision of bus service - Route 217

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051561

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## Summary

The contract for the "Provision of bus service - Route 217" was initiated by Transport for London, a key public transport organisation based in London. This procurement process falls under the category of public road transport services and is aimed at enhancing local public transport options within the UKI region. The procurement method employed was a selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and the award stage is completed. The contract was awarded to Arriva London North on 28th April 2025, with a total value of £5,013,800. The procurement process is guided by the legal framework of the CELEX identifier 32014L0025, underlining its compliance with European directives.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public transport service provision. Companies specialising in urban transport services, particularly those capable of providing long-term bus services, will find this contract beneficial for business growth. Large firms like Arriva London North, which have the capacity to manage extensive service routes, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the scale and demands of the task. Additionally, engaging in contracts with Transport for London can significantly enhance a company's market presence and credibility within the UK public services sector.

## Notice

QC93405

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 217 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022057-2025 |
| 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 | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 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 | £5,013,800 |

## 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 | ARRIVA LONDON NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022057-2025

## 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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