---
title: "Provision of bus service - Rout 616"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595ee"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-09-08"
---

# Provision of bus service - Rout 616

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595ee

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 616" was initiated by Transport for London, located in London, and falls under the industry category of public road transport services. This tender process was completed with an award in the selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Although the initial lot for the bus service covering Route 616 for three years was cancelled, an award was made, and a contract was signed with Arriva London North on 7th April 2025. The contract, valued at £334,582, is considered active, demonstrating Transport for London's commitment to its service routes in the UKI region.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in large-scale transport services, with the potential for long-term contracts and collaboration with Transport for London, a leading buyer in the sector. Companies specialising in urban railway, tramway, trolleybus, or bus services are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The process reflects a capacity for negotiation and competition, as exhibited by the two bids received, with a notable range in bid values from £410,722 to £443,704. This indicates a competitive environment where strategic pricing and service efficiency can garner significant opportunities and growth for the winning entities.

## Notice

QX94804

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 616 for 3 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/054705-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 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 | £334,582 |

## 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

- 8 Sep 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054705-2025

## 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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