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title: "R316 - Bus Tender Round"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cebc9194-6f18-4529-933b-d37f41f4ce63"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL"
published: "2020-07-15"
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# R316 - Bus Tender Round

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cebc9194-6f18-4529-933b-d37f41f4ce63

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## Summary

The Merseytravel organisation is currently conducting an open tender for the "R316 - Bus Tender Round" aimed at providing supported bus services contracts within the Merseyside region. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, with an estimated contract value of £26 million. The tender period concludes on 28 July 2020, following which the contract is set to commence on 30 August 2020 and run until 3 September 2023. Businesses interested in this tender can access further details via the relevant tender notices published on Contracts Finder.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the transport sector. Companies with experience in providing public transport services, especially within the North West of England, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process could facilitate significant business growth while contributing to the local community's transport needs.

## Notice

Provision of supported bus services contracts within the Merseyside region with a provisional start date of 30/08/2020 and 06/09/2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7229a41b-31b8-476b-a275-601d55f1ab19 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2020 - 3 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| 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

- 15 Jul 2020 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7229a41b-31b8-476b-a275-601d55f1ab19
- 15 Jul 2020 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6a9fa1-2b61-4c6b-ba99-e0c93c6094bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7229a41b-31b8-476b-a275-601d55f1ab19
  15th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6a9fa1-2b61-4c6b-ba99-e0c93c6094bc
  15th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5d027e64-7ec6-ea11-8104-005056b64545
  R316

## Notice URLs

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

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