---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 232"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dfc8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 232

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfc8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of bus service on Route 232 was initiated by Transport for London, a prominent buyer in urban railway and bus services located in London, UK. The contract, tagged as QC96702, falls under the industry category of public road transport services and is designated as a service procurement. The process, which commenced as a tender, has reached the award stage with the contract now actively fulfilled by the supplier, London General. This was part of a selective procurement method that used a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, reflecting its strategic importance and complexity. The contract was awarded on 30th July 2025, with a total value of £8,115,171 GBP. The procurement process was characterised by a competitive environment, receiving two bids, with the lowest valid bid at £7,720,513 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth potential, particularly for transport service operators capable of engaging in long-term public transport projects within urban settings. Businesses specialising in public road transport services or those with expertise in managing large-scale transport routes will find this contract beneficial. The inclusion of options to extend the term of the agreement at the discretion of the contracting entity suggests ongoing opportunities for involvement beyond the initial contract term, which can support business stability and expansion in the transport sector. This initiative aligns with the strategic objectives of Transport for London in enhancing urban mobility solutions, thus offering an exciting partnership opportunity for seasoned transport providers.

## Notice

QC96702

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 232 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/073256-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 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 | £8,115,171 |

## 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 GENERAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073256-2025

## 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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