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title: "Supported Bus Service contract R299"
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buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL"
published: "2017-05-31"
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# Supported Bus Service contract R299

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a7636da-7681-45cf-b420-6aada6821965

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Merseytravel, based in Liverpool, England, seeking bids for the "Supported Bus Service contract R299." This contract falls within the public road transport services industry category and has an estimated value of £1,221,818. The current procurement stage is in the tender phase, with the tender period closing on 15th June 2017. The contract itself is set to commence on 3rd September 2017 and will run until 17th January 2021. This open procedure allows any interested parties to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in public transport services. Businesses with expertise in operating public-service buses or offering related transport services are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, these businesses can enhance their service portfolio while contributing to regional public transport solutions in the North West of the UK.

## Notice

Contracts included in R299 T4614 T4615A T4615B T4616 T4617 T4618 T4619A T4619B T4620 T4621 T4622A T4622B T4623A T4623B T4624 T4625 T4626 T4636

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/778b197f-8fb9-40db-b76a-46d2bd4ff23c |
| 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 | 31 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2017 - 17 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,221,818 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 31 May 2017 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/778b197f-8fb9-40db-b76a-46d2bd4ff23c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/778b197f-8fb9-40db-b76a-46d2bd4ff23c
  31st May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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