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Round 331A September 2024 Bus Services

MERSEYTRAVEL

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10 Dec 2024 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Merseytravel, a transportation authority based in Liverpool, seeking suppliers for subsidised bus services under the contract title "Round 331A September 2024 Bus Services." This contract is part of the services industry category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport, and will be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The procurement has moved to the award stage as of 10 December 2024, with A2B Travel UK Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract period is set from 1 September 2024 to 18 July 2027, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The total contract value is £937,134, and the procurement method details indicate an "Other" type of process.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing subsidised bus services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement’s suitability criteria. Companies with a focus on regional transport services in England can benefit from the stable, long-term nature of this contract and its potential extension, offering continuous business and revenue. SMEs looking to expand their operations in the public transport sector should consider competing for such tenders to establish a foothold in public transportation projects.

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Notice Title

Round 331A September 2024 Bus Services

Notice Description

Merseytravel require Subsidised Bus Services as follows: Lot 1 T5573 Lot 2 T5574 Lot 3 T5575 Lot 4 T5576 Lot 5 T5577 Contract start date: 1.9.24 Contract end date: 18.7.27 With the option to extend up to 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26e4fbfa-ef65-4cf4-a724-c8cfd020502d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece0bbab-8f89-4dca-959b-4e70a932d7ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£937,134 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£937,134 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 18 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A2B TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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