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title: "April Round 2019 - R308"
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# April Round 2019 - R308

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-724b60a4-e1c4-484c-ac21-9a8712cd8d9a

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Merseytravel involves the tender titled "April Round 2019 - R308," which pertains to the provision of supported bus services contracts. This opportunity is classified under transport services and falls within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an open procurement method, and the tender period is scheduled to end on 11 December 2018. The provisional start date for contract delivery is set for 28 April 2019, extending until 3 September 2023, with a total estimated contract value of £18,360,296, including a minimum value of £4,590,074.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide reliable and efficient transportation solutions may find themselves well-positioned to compete for any of the 106 lots within this round. With the emphasis on supported bus services, businesses that specialise in transportation, fleet management, or logistics would be especially suitable for participation in this procurement process.

## Notice

Provision of supported bus services contracts with a provisional start date of 28/04/2019. Round 308 has 106 lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793d8850-0f84-4d10-9be1-6d2c576f0b06 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2019 - 3 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,360,296 |
| 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

- 20 Nov 2018 at 17:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793d8850-0f84-4d10-9be1-6d2c576f0b06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793d8850-0f84-4d10-9be1-6d2c576f0b06
  20th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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