---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 496"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05282e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-05-28"
---

# Provision of bus service - Route 496

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05282e

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## Summary

The contracting process, titled "Provision of bus service - Route 496," was managed by Transport for London, a prominent public transport authority based in London. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically public road transport services, and took place in the UKI region. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, namely a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Initiated as a tender, the procurement reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 28th April 2025. Stagecoach East London emerged as the successful supplier, with a contract valued at £3,761,500.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses capable of providing public road transport services, particularly those with experience in urban bus services. Companies that have the infrastructure and capability to manage long-term projects, such as the provision of a bus route service over several years, are particularly well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing while maintaining high service standards are well-positioned to thrive and expand their operations through participation in similar tenders, contributing to sustainable growth and diversification in the public transport sector.

## Notice

QC93704

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 496 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/028196-2025 |
| 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 | 28 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 | £3,761,500 |

## 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 EAST LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028196-2025

## 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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