Award

Bus Service Scheduling Software

MERSEYTRAVEL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Nov 2021 at 16:24

Tender

23 Apr 2021 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Merseytravel, seeks proposals for a "Bus Service Scheduling Software" solution aimed at automating current scheduling processes. This tender falls under the software package and information systems category with a value of £150,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 21st May 2021. The contract, effective from 28th June 2021, will continue until 6th November 2023, with services needed in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering robust software solutions for transport scheduling. Companies with expertise in software development, specifically tailored to public transport operations, will find this tender suitable. Engaging in this project can lead to potential growth within the transport sector and enhance collaboration with local governmental initiatives.

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Notice Title

Bus Service Scheduling Software

Notice Description

We are seeking a solution that effectively automates the current process that we have for creating bus service schedules. The Bus Development team, as part of the Bus Team in Merseytravel, design and develop bus services which are then procured and form part of the subsidised bus network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c4299ac-af9c-4cc6-9c9a-1c4a07667321
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ea873f-f2ae-44d5-a2ff-02c4658e32d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2021 - 6 Nov 2023 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPM BUS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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