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title: "Round 331A September 2024 Bus Services"
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# Round 331A September 2024 Bus Services

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26e4fbfa-ef65-4cf4-a724-c8cfd020502d

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Merseytravel, a transportation authority based in Liverpool, seeking suppliers for subsidised bus services under the contract title "Round 331A September 2024 Bus Services." This contract is part of the services industry category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport, and will be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The procurement has moved to the award stage as of 10 December 2024, with A2B Travel UK Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract period is set from 1 September 2024 to 18 July 2027, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The total contract value is £937,134, and the procurement method details indicate an "Other" type of process.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing subsidised bus services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement’s suitability criteria. Companies with a focus on regional transport services in England can benefit from the stable, long-term nature of this contract and its potential extension, offering continuous business and revenue. SMEs looking to expand their operations in the public transport sector should consider competing for such tenders to establish a foothold in public transportation projects.

## Notice

Merseytravel require Subsidised Bus Services as follows: Lot 1 T5573 Lot 2 T5574 Lot 3 T5575 Lot 4 T5576 Lot 5 T5577 Contract start date: 1.9.24 Contract end date: 18.7.27 With the option to extend up to 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece0bbab-8f89-4dca-959b-4e70a932d7ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 18 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £937,134 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £937,134 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A2B TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece0bbab-8f89-4dca-959b-4e70a932d7ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece0bbab-8f89-4dca-959b-4e70a932d7ff
  10th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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