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title: "R318 - Bus Tender Round"
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buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL"
published: "2020-12-17"
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# R318 - Bus Tender Round

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5060d313-87ae-4657-90c4-91a21037fb49

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## Summary

The Merseytravel organisation is currently conducting an open tender for the "R318 - Bus Tender Round" to provide supported bus services in the Merseyside region. The tender was published on 17th December 2020 and is set to close on 6th January 2021, with a provisional contract start date of 22nd February 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £405,000 and falls within the public road transport services category, primarily catering to the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in the public transport sector. Businesses specialising in transport logistics, fleet management, or those experienced in providing public transport services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the increasing demand for reliable public transport solutions, successful bidders could see substantial growth by establishing long-term agreements with Merseytravel.

## Notice

Provision of supported bus services contract T5172 within the Merseyside region with a provisional start date of 22/02/2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449970be-d170-46cf-86dc-1f190a0f3a55 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 22 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £405,000 |
| 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

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449970be-d170-46cf-86dc-1f190a0f3a55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449970be-d170-46cf-86dc-1f190a0f3a55
  17th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1296778c-b53f-eb11-8106-005056b64545
  DN516199 - R318 - Bus Tender Round

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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