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title: "Bus Service Scheduling Software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c4299ac-af9c-4cc6-9c9a-1c4a07667321"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Bus Service Scheduling Software

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c4299ac-af9c-4cc6-9c9a-1c4a07667321

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Merseytravel, seeks proposals for a "Bus Service Scheduling Software" solution aimed at automating current scheduling processes. This tender falls under the software package and information systems category with a value of £150,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 21st May 2021. The contract, effective from 28th June 2021, will continue until 6th November 2023, with services needed in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering robust software solutions for transport scheduling. Companies with expertise in software development, specifically tailored to public transport operations, will find this tender suitable. Engaging in this project can lead to potential growth within the transport sector and enhance collaboration with local governmental initiatives.

## Notice

We are seeking a solution that effectively automates the current process that we have for creating bus service schedules. The Bus Development team, as part of the Bus Team in Merseytravel, design and develop bus services which are then procured and form part of the subsidised bus network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ea873f-f2ae-44d5-a2ff-02c4658e32d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2021 - 6 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPM BUS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ea873f-f2ae-44d5-a2ff-02c4658e32d4
- 23 Apr 2021 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffe9c8b-929c-45fa-a08d-9967bad0c314

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ea873f-f2ae-44d5-a2ff-02c4658e32d4
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffe9c8b-929c-45fa-a08d-9967bad0c314
  23rd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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