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Public transport costs for both students & staff - Rail & Bus

The City of Liverpool College

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 15:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Oct 2025 at 11:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

16 Oct 2025 at 11:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has awarded a series of contracts concerning public transport costs for students and staff, specifically covering rail and bus passes. This procurement, classified under travel services, was executed through a direct award method, primarily due to the proximity and availability of transport providers within the Liverpool City Region. This concluded procurement involves a concession special regime and encompasses a contract period from 30th October 2025 to 17th October 2026, with the potential for rolling extensions. Significant suppliers involved include Merseytravel, Merseyrail, and Stagecoach Services. The contracts, valued at substantial amounts in GBP, aim to ensure students and staff can reliably access public transport to attend college and work within the Merseyside area.

The awarded contracts represent a significant opportunity for large-scale enterprises involved in public transport and associated services, especially those with established operations in the Liverpool City Region. Such organisations can benefit from the reliable revenue stream offered by this essential service contract, which underscores steady demand and consistent utilisation. The direct award method and the rolling contract nature might also appeal to suppliers with a focus on forging long-term partnerships with public entities. Competence in managing public transport services and the ability to meet contractual commitments is crucial for businesses interested in engaging with similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public transport costs for both students & staff - Rail & Bus

Notice Description

Rolling contract extensions to ensure all travel passes/tokens are available for students & staff to attend college and work.

Procurement Information

All transport providers are situated in the Liverpool City Region area

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073672-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,108,134 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,108,134 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Liverpool College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 9DW
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

MerseyTravel (Ticket Unit)

Merseyrail

Merseytravel

Stagecoach Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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