---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route B13"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078f38"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-10-23"
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# Provision of bus service - Route B13

Buyer: LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078f38

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## Summary

London Bus Services Limited procured the operation of bus route B13 in London. The requirement was for a public bus service, classified as public road transport, delivered in the London area. The service was specified for a seven-year term, with the contracting entity able to extend the agreement at its discretion. This is a route-specific operating contract rather than a purchase of vehicles or general transport consultancy. The buyer is London Bus Services Limited, part of the London public transport market. Suppliers whose core work is operating scheduled bus services in London are the closest fit; the award provides a concrete example of the type of route contract this buyer purchases.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to London Central. The award was made through a negotiated procedure following a prior call for competition. Three bids were recorded, and price was the stated award criterion. The contract value is £1,025,000. The contract was signed on 22 April 2022 and is active. The lot description sets out a seven-year service term and allows an extension at the buyer’s discretion; the contract period is therefore tied to delivery of route B13. The tender record marks the lot as cancelled, while the award and contract are recorded as active; the published outcome identifies London Central as the selected supplier. The recorded valid bid values ranged from £1,025,000 to £1,240,000.

This award shows demand from London Bus Services Limited for operators able to run a defined London bus route over a multi-year service period. A credible competitor would need the operational capacity to provide reliable scheduled passenger transport on route B13, with the resources and service management needed to sustain delivery over the contract term and any extension. Price was the stated basis of award, so cost control would be central alongside the ability to meet the service requirement. The selection followed a competitive process involving three bids, indicating that suppliers need to present a commercially competitive offer as well as demonstrate they can operate the route. The opportunity is most relevant to established bus operators with London operating capability and experience delivering public road passenger services.

## Notice

QC82201

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route B13 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/100578-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,025,000 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 23 Oct 2026 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100578-2026

## 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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