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Round R335 - Omega Bus Services

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Award

18 Jul 2025 at 08:50

Award Notice
Tender

18 Aug 2022 at 14:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Round R335 - Omega Bus Services" was conducted by Merseytravel, a public transport provider located in Liverpool, England. The contract, awarded to Howards Travel Services, involves the provision of subsidised bus services under the industry category of transport services excluding waste. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 18th July 2025, following the completion of the tender process. The contract, valued at £279,000, will commence on 20th January 2025 and conclude on 6th September 2026, with the option to extend up to three years. The procurement method was classified as "Other," with the tender period originally ending on 5th August 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for growth to SMEs specialising in transport services, highlighting its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract provides a significant opportunity to establish a relationship with Merseytravel, opening avenues for service providers within the transportation sector to enhance their portfolios and gain public sector experience. Given the contract's size and scope, transport operators with expertise in handling public transport operations would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Round R335 - Omega Bus Services

Notice Description

Provision of Subsidised Bus Services for Lot 1 T5599 Lot 2 T5600 Contract start date: 27.10.24 Contract end date: 06.09.26 With the option to extend the contracts up to a total period of 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75dc81ed-f569-499a-848b-d60b1c344ef1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67909969-8bc6-4890-9a28-092815e3f2f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
£279,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 6 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

HOWARDS TRAVEL SERVICES

Further Information

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