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title: "R315 - Bus Tender Round"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2666faf2-737a-49d7-80b9-024244e34178"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL"
published: "2020-02-21"
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# R315 - Bus Tender Round

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2666faf2-737a-49d7-80b9-024244e34178

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Merseytravel, which is seeking bids for the "R315 - Bus Tender Round" to provide supported bus services in the Merseyside region. This tender falls under the category of transport services, with an estimated contract value of £400,000. The tender period is open until 23:59:59 on 4th March 2020, and the contract is expected to start on 20th May 2020 and continue until 3rd September 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business within the transport sector. Companies that specialise in providing bus services or have experience in similar contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enabling them to establish a foothold in the growing market of supported transport services in the North West of England.

## Notice

Provision of supported bus services contracts within the Merseyside region with a provisional start date of 29/03/2020 and 19/07/2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f350b01-7ec0-49f8-aa5b-002a2e8c7073 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 May 2020 - 3 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2020 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f350b01-7ec0-49f8-aa5b-002a2e8c7073

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f350b01-7ec0-49f8-aa5b-002a2e8c7073
  21st February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b3f72e38-c053-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  R315 Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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