--- title: "Provision of Subsidised Bus Services Round 322" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d44d265c-08db-41b9-ba87-3e65979a1ed6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d44d265c-08db-41b9-ba87-3e65979a1ed6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d44d265c-08db-41b9-ba87-3e65979a1ed6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d44d265c-08db-41b9-ba87-3e65979a1ed6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL" published: "2022-03-24" --- # Provision of Subsidised Bus Services Round 322 Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d44d265c-08db-41b9-ba87-3e65979a1ed6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d44d265c-08db-41b9-ba87-3e65979a1ed6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d44d265c-08db-41b9-ba87-3e65979a1ed6.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Merseytravel as the buying organisation, seeking bids for the "Provision of Subsidised Bus Services Round 322" within the transport services industry category. The tender is currently in the active stage with a closing date set for 25 April 2022. This procurement opportunity covers 81 lots across the Merseyside region, with contract start dates from 4 September 2022 and various end dates extending to 31 August 2025. The total value of this tender is £8.6 million, and it is structured under an open procurement method. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With numerous lots available, companies with experience in providing supported bus services could successfully compete for individual contracts. The varied timelines for contract completion further allow flexibility for businesses to plan and manage their capacity effectively, positioning them for potential growth in the regional transport sector. ## Notice Provision of supported bus services contracts within the Merseyside region. There are 81 Lots: Lot 1 - T5257, Lot 2 - T5258, Lot 3 - T5259, Lot 4 - T5260, Lot 5 - T5261, Lot 6 - T5262, Lot 7 - T5263, Lot 8 - T5264, Lot 9 - T5265, Lot 10 - T5266, Lot 11 - T5267, Lot 12 - T5268, Lot 13 - T5269 Lot 14 - T5270. Lot 15 - T5271, Lot 16 - T5272, Lot 17 - T5273, Lot 18 - T5274, Lot 19 - T5275, Lot 20 - T5276, Lot 21 - T5277, Lot 22 - T5278, Lot 23 - T5279, Lot 24 - T5280, Lot 25 - T5281, Lot 26 - T5282A Lot 27 - T5282B, Lot 28 - T5283, Lot 29 - T5284, Lot 30 - T5285, Lot 31 - T5286, Lot 32 - T5287, Lot 33 - T5288A, Lot 34 - T5288B, Lot 35 - T5289, Lot 36 - T5290, Lot 37 - T5291, Lot 38 - T5292, Lot 39 - T5293A, Lot 40 - T5293B, Lot 41 - T5294, Lot 42 - T5295, Lot 43 - T5296, Lot 44 - T5297, Lot 45 - T5298, Lot 46 - T5299, Lot 47 - T5300, Lot 48 - T5301, Lot 49 - T5302, Lot 50 - T5303, Lot 51 - T5304, Lot 52 - T5305 Lot 53 - T5306, Lot 54 - T5307, Lot 55 - T5308, Lot 56 - T5309, Lot 57 - T5310, Lot 58 - T5311A, Lot 59 - T5311B, Lot 60 - T5312, Lot 61 - T5313, Lot 62 - T5314, Lot 63 - T5315, Lot 64 - T5316, Lot 65 - T5317, Lot 66 - T5318, Lot 67 - T5319, Lot 68 - T5320, Lot 69 - T5321, Lot 70 - T5322, Lot 71 - T5323A, Lot 72 - T5323B, Lot 73 - T5324, Lot 74 - T5325, Lot 75 - T5326, Lot 76 - T5327, Lot 77 - T5328, Lot 78 - T5329, Lot 79 - T5330A, Lot 80 - T5330B, Lot 81 - T5331 Start date 4/9/22 and various end dates 1/9/24, 13/4/25, 31/8/25 as listed in tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47362cd0-7c32-4013-aa1d-a3db357e4208 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,600,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 24 Mar 2022 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47362cd0-7c32-4013-aa1d-a3db357e4208 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47362cd0-7c32-4013-aa1d-a3db357e4208 24th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3aae0111-5fab-ec11-8112-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d44d265c-08db-41b9-ba87-3e65979a1ed6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d44d265c-08db-41b9-ba87-3e65979a1ed6.json.