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R331 Provision of Subsidised Bus Services - September Round

MERSEYTRAVEL

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10 Dec 2024 at 12:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel has concluded the procurement process for the "R331 Provision of Subsidised Bus Services - September Round". This tender falls under the transport services industry category and encompasses various lots for subsidised bus services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award stage with key dates including the contract period starting on 1st September 2024 and ending on 18th July 2027, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The total value of the contract is £8,658,444 GBP, and the awarded suppliers are A2B Travel UK Ltd, Stagecoach Merseyside, and Arriva Merseyside Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses providing transport services, especially those positioned within the SME sector. With the procurement focused on localised subsidised bus services, companies operating in the North West region will benefit from participation. The contracted services, spread across multiple lots, provide a medium to long-term revenue stream, enhancing business growth through strategic partnerships and expanded service offerings. Companies like A2B Travel UK Ltd, Stagecoach Merseyside, and Arriva Merseyside Ltd, exemplify organisations well-suited to meet the requirements and capitalize on the opportunities presented by this procurement exercise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R331 Provision of Subsidised Bus Services - September Round

Notice Description

Merseytravel require Subsidised Bus Services as follows: Lot 1 T5568 Lot 2 T5572 Lot 3 T5573 Lot 4 T5574 Lot 5 T5575 Lot 6 T5576 Lot 7 T5577 Lot 8 T5578 Lot 9 T5579 Lot 10 T5580 Lot 11 T5581 Lot 12 T5582 Lot 13 T5583 Lot 14 T5584 Lot 15 T5585 Lot 16 T5586 Lot 17 T5587 Lot 18 T5588 Lot 19 T5589 Lot 20 T5590 Lot 21 T5591 Contract start date: 1.9.24 Contract end date: 18.7.27 With the option to extend up to 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1af34d7-4d75-4086-962a-30632959570f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9fc5e56-5dc8-4f91-96d8-4a385e70844f
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
Large, 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
£8,658,444 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,658,444 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513301197

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
3
Supplier Names

A2B TRAVEL

ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE

STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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