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title: "Passenger Transport Framework Agreement"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Passenger Transport Framework Agreement

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62d8d455-58e5-4f72-83b2-e93f98e24444

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## Summary

Sefton Council is seeking tenders for a Passenger Transport Framework Agreement to provide hired passenger transport services, including bus, mini-bus, coach, taxi, and private hire. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with an estimated contract value of £24 million. The contract will span from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2021, with the potential for extensions. This framework is accessible not only to Sefton Council but also to various Merseyside Authorities, making it a substantial procurement opportunity in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers of hired transport services that can offer flexible, reliable solutions are well-suited to compete. Companies that demonstrate experience in serving municipal contracts, as well as those capable of catering to a diverse range of transport needs across multiple local authorities, will likely stand out in this competitive environment.

## Notice

Sefton Council are prepared to receive tenders to be included on a Framework of contractors, for the provision of hired passenger transport services (bus, mini-bus, coach, taxi and private hire) to Sefton Council and its establishments. However, the resulting Framework Agreement's use is not restricted to Sefton MBC; it is open to be used by the Merseyside Authorities and their establishments. ( to include Liverpool CC, St Helens MBC, Halton MBC, Knowsley MBC, Wirral MBC and Merseytravel). The period of the contract will be 2yrs plus an option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods, commencing 1st January 2018, upon the terms and conditions set out in the attached documents. Specialist Transport Unit is charged by commissioning departments of Sefton Council with delivering passenger transport to those service users eligible to receive this service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cd3ddd8-b09e-47bf-83aa-e29bf726256c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3UU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRACO TRAVEL; CENTRAL CABS; DELTA MERSEYSIDE; FORMBY COACHES; FORMBY VILLAGE RADIO CARS; HARTLEY TRAVEL; KNOWSLEY TRAVEL; MAGHULL COACHES; PHOENIX CABS; PRESIDENTIAL TRAVEL; RADCLIFFE TAXIS; RADIO YELLOW TOP CAB (SOUTHPORT; RIMMERS TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL SERVICES; SEAFORTH RADIO CARS; SPENCER TRAVEL; TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 May 2018 at 14:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cd3ddd8-b09e-47bf-83aa-e29bf726256c
- 13 Oct 2017 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cd3ddd8-b09e-47bf-83aa-e29bf726256c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cd3ddd8-b09e-47bf-83aa-e29bf726256c
  13th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e81c2909-08b0-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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