Award

Round R335 - Omega Bus Services

MERSEYTRAVEL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2025 at 09:00

Award

12 Feb 2024 at 12:21

Tender

18 Aug 2022 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of subsidised bus services, identified as "Round R335 - Omega Bus Services." The procurement falls within the transport services industry category and is carried out in the UKD7 region. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the legal basis of CELEX number 32014L0024. The contract was awarded to Howards Travel Services on 12 December 2024, and the services are scheduled to commence on 27 October 2024, concluding on 6 September 2026, with an option to extend the contract up to three years. The contract value is £279,000, and the procurement stage has been marked as complete with an active award status.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, especially those that specialise in providing subsidised bus services. Companies like Howards Travel Services, an SME awarded the contract, demonstrate the suitability of smaller, agile firms in capitalising on such contracts. The absence of a pre-competition call highlights the importance of being part of established frameworks like the Merseytravel Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), enabling businesses to secure contracts without traditional competitive bidding. Moreover, the potential extension period offers businesses a stable, long-term opportunity, allowing them to plan for sustained growth in the public transport service sector.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

T5560 - T5567

Merseytravel require Provision of Subsidised Bus Services as follows: Lot 1 T5560 Start date 21.4.24 End date 24.1.27 Lot 2 T5561 Lot 3 T5562 Lot 4 T5563 Lot 5 T5564 Lot 6 T5565 Lot 7 T5566 Lot 8 T5567 Lot 2-8 start date 21.4.24. End date 23.1.28 as detailed in the tender documents. Lot 1-8 possible extension of 4 years available up to 8 years in total. Additional information: Merseytravel do not commit themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. In determining which, if any, tender to accept to award, Merseytravel will seek to provide the most effective service to the public and the most economic use of subsidy. Lot 1-8 possible extension of 4 years available up to 8 years in total.

Options: Tenderers may bid for one lot or any combination of lots.

Procurement Information

Explanation: Call off from Merseytravel Bus Services DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035ffd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041190-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,299,893 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20327 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513301111

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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

HATTONS TRANSPORT

HOWARDS TRAVEL SERVICES

HUYTON TRAVEL

PEOPLES BUS

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