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title: "Bus Tender - April Tender Round"
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buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL"
published: "2017-11-15"
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# Bus Tender - April Tender Round

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-629c7189-f58d-491d-826a-36fa4321a49a

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## Summary

The Merseytravel organisation is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Bus Tender - April Tender Round" for the provision of subsidised bus services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under transport services, is open and follows the open procedure for procurement. The tender period will close on 13th December 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 24th April 2018 and end on 23rd January 2022. The estimated contract value is £2,360,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in transport services. Companies capable of providing efficient, subsidised bus services can benefit from this contract, which aims to enhance public transport accessibility and reliability in Merseyside. Ultimately, this procurement process could drive growth for businesses looking to engage with local authorities and expand their service offerings within the transport sector.

## Notice

For the provision of subsidised bus services within Merseyside.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6efffda4-5d9b-4e56-a1e0-a77619be1248 |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2018 - 23 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,360,000 |
| 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

- 15 Nov 2017 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6efffda4-5d9b-4e56-a1e0-a77619be1248

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6efffda4-5d9b-4e56-a1e0-a77619be1248
  15th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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