---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 197"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e88"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066e88.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Provision of bus service - Route 197

Buyer: LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e88

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of bus service Route 197 has been completed. Managed by London Bus Services Limited, the contract falls under the industry category of public road transport services. This selective procurement was executed using a negotiated procedure with prior competition, indicating a competitive environment for interested parties. The contract, awarded to London Central, will cover a delivery location in the UKI region over seven years, with an option for extension at the discretion of the contracting entity. Key dates include the contract signing on 16th January 2026, with an award value of £6,368,943 GBP.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in urban transport services to expand their market presence, particularly those specialising in bus operations. Large-scale enterprises like London Central, with the capability to meet competitive price criteria, are well-suited to such opportunities in London and surrounding areas. The structured tendering process assures that the selected supplier met a rigorous evaluation, prioritising both service efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Businesses aiming to grow within the transport sector should consider participating in similar tenders to leverage growth within urban and public transport domains.

## Notice

QC97301

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 197 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/025011-2026 |
| 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 | 16 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 | £6,368,943 |

## 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 | LONDON CENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025011-2026

## 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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