---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 286"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ebe"
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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 286

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

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## Summary

The contract for the "Provision of bus service - Route 286" involves London Bus Services Limited, based in London, UK. The procurement process, classified under public road transport services, follows a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. This procurement falls under the services category and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Despite the initial tender phase being completed with the contract awarded to London Central, it appears there was a lot cancellation post-award decision. The process was signed and became active on 20th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the urban transport services sector. Best suited for large-scale transport companies, it may involve strategic collaborations or extensions of existing services. The contract’s negotiated nature suggests potential for post-award discussions, offering flexibility to adapting service offerings to meet public demand effectively. Businesses with expertise in flexible service agreements and competitive pricing will find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their influence within the UK's transport industry.

## Notice

QC96502

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 286 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/025104-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Feb 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 | £5,241,493 |

## 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 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025104-2026

## 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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