---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 698"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e80"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Provision of bus service - Route 698

Buyer: LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e80

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## Summary

The contracting process for the provision of bus services on Route 698 has been completed. Managed by London Bus Services Limited, this contract falls under the industry category of public road transport services and is located in London, specifically in the region of UKI. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the award being activated on 19 March 2026. The contract is valued at £422,138 and was signed on 6 January 2026 with Metroline West as the supplier, following a selective procurement method where initial competition took place.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to establish themselves within the London public transport sector. Firms with existing operations in the urban bus services market or those looking to expand into this sector would find this tender appealing. There is potential for growth through extended terms at the discretion of the contracting entity, opening further avenues for sustained engagements for suitable service providers. Companies capable of offering cost-effective solutions, as demonstrated by the tender bids ranging from £539,801 to £646,922, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in such procurement exercises.

## Notice

QX97405

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 698 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/024996-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £422,138 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED |
| 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 | METROLINE WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024996-2026

## 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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