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    ContractsRoute 194 Bus Service Contract (7 Years)
    Awarded contract

    Route 194 Bus Service Contract (7 Years)

    Awarded
    £5.8m
    Published 20 Jul 2026

    7-year bus service provision contract for Route 194, seeking experienced transport operators.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 20 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £5.8m
    Published 20 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £5,772,915
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      5 Sept 2023
      3 years ago
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AL
      Arriva London South
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    20 Jul 2026Today5 Sept 2023

    Brief

    This opportunity involves providing comprehensive bus service operations for Route 194 over a 7-year contract period. The service provider will be responsible for all aspects of route operation including vehicle provision, driver staffing, maintenance, and scheduling. This is a significant long-term contract suitable for established transport operators. Please note that final contract values may differ from initial postings on Contracts Finder due to post-award negotiations and potential service modifications. Interested suppliers should have demonstrated experience in public transport operations, appropriate licensing, insurance, and the capacity to maintain reliable daily service.

    Track record

    40 awards · 9 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In transport logistics, TRANSPORT FOR LONDON has awarded 40 contracts to 9 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Arriva London South18× · 45%
    2. Metroline7× · 18%
    3. Metroline Travel4× · 10%
    4. CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED3× · 8%
    5. Metroline West2× · 5%
    6. Arriva London North2× · 5%

    +3 more suppliers

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are SKYLINE TAXIS, 24X7 LTD, HAWK EXPRESS CABS LTD — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    9064e574-c628-4b51-95ec-f796d37c4708-907191

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