---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 248"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dde7"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-10"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 248

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dde7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 248" was managed by Transport for London, with the aim of delivering public road transport services in the UKI region. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, under the legal framework of the EU Directive 2014/25/EU, known by its CELEX code 32014L0025. While the tender's initial phase has been cancelled, the project saw an award given to Arriva London North, with a contract signed on 16th May 2025. The contract is valued at £5,897,450. Although further options for extending the agreement term exist, the current awarded status is 'active.'

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those capable of providing extensive bus services. Companies that can navigate and fulfil the requirements of negotiated procedures with prior calls for competition are well-positioned to compete. Large-scale suppliers like Arriva London North have demonstrated suitability for such contracts, indicating that established enterprises with a track record in similar urban transport services might find significant growth opportunities within this procurement landscape. The region's focus, detailed specifications, and potential for extended engagement make it an attractive endeavour for businesses seeking to cement their presence in London's public transport scene.

## Notice

QC93508

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 248 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.

Options: Term of the agreement 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/072487-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 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 | £5,897,450 |

## 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

- 10 Nov 2025 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072487-2025

## 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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