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title: "Round R335 - Omega Bus Services"
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# Round R335 - Omega Bus Services

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75dc81ed-f569-499a-848b-d60b1c344ef1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Round R335 - Omega Bus Services" was conducted by Merseytravel, a public transport provider located in Liverpool, England. The contract, awarded to Howards Travel Services, involves the provision of subsidised bus services under the industry category of transport services excluding waste. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 18th July 2025, following the completion of the tender process. The contract, valued at £279,000, will commence on 20th January 2025 and conclude on 6th September 2026, with the option to extend up to three years. The procurement method was classified as "Other," with the tender period originally ending on 5th August 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for growth to SMEs specialising in transport services, highlighting its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract provides a significant opportunity to establish a relationship with Merseytravel, opening avenues for service providers within the transportation sector to enhance their portfolios and gain public sector experience. Given the contract's size and scope, transport operators with expertise in handling public transport operations would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Provision of Subsidised Bus Services for Lot 1 T5599 Lot 2 T5600 Contract start date: 27.10.24 Contract end date: 06.09.26 With the option to extend the contracts up to a total period of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67909969-8bc6-4890-9a28-092815e3f2f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 6 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £279,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £279,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOWARDS TRAVEL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67909969-8bc6-4890-9a28-092815e3f2f6
- 18 Aug 2022 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c2cd33-33d7-4c9e-b690-05718ca2fb53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67909969-8bc6-4890-9a28-092815e3f2f6
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c2cd33-33d7-4c9e-b690-05718ca2fb53
  18th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=97b31729-ff1e-ed11-8117-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Documents

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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