---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 156"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f0d4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-12-08"
---

# Provision of bus service - Route 156

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f0d4

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## Summary

The procurement process described relates to the provision of bus service Route 156 by Transport for London, the purchasing authority, located in London, UK. Categorised under Public road transport services, this process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The process has been completed, with the contract officially signed on 12th November 2025. The contract, valued at £6,059,330 and awarded to Transport UK London, will span 7 years, with potential options for extension. Originally initiated as a tender, some aspects of the lot were later labelled as cancelled.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, especially those experienced in urban public transport services such as bus operations. The awarded business, Transport UK London, is a large-scale operator, indicating that similar large or medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with a capability for competitive pricing and operational efficiency, could benefit from targeting such procurement opportunities. This contract is underpinned by a substantial value, offering stable, long-term operational engagement in a prominent urban area, fostering business growth and reputation development within the transportation industry.

## Notice

QC97201

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 156 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/080630-2025 |
| 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 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 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 | £6,059,330 |

## 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 | TRANSPORT UK LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080630-2025

## 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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