---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 51"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05df63"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-11-12"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 51

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05df63

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route 51" was conducted by Transport for London, a major public sector body based in London, UK. This tender, classified under public road transport services (CPV code 60112000), involves providing bus services for Route 51 over a 7-year period in the UKI region. The procurement was carried out using a selective method as a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Although the process reached the award stage with an active contract signed on 16 May 2025, the related lot for this tender was eventually cancelled. The main procurement category is services, and the tender was documented to ensure compliance with EU legal frameworks (32014L0025). The total contract value was noted at £3,277,598 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating within urban transport and public service sectors, particularly those capable of managing long-term service agreements and engaging in competitive pricing strategies. With London Central being the awarded supplier, it is an excellent indication for large-scale transport companies or those looking to establish a foothold in the London market. Companies with expertise in public road transport and negotiating within a competitive marketplace could benefit greatly from participating in similar tenders, expanding their service offerings, and increasing their operational footprint in the UK region. The ability to manage contractual negotiations and deliver high-quality transport services will be crucial for success in this industry category.

## Notice

QC94401

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 51 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.

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/073107-2025 |
| 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 | 12 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 | £3,277,598 |

## 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

- 12 Nov 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073107-2025

## 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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