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title: "R331 Provision of Subsidised Bus Services - September Round"
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# R331 Provision of Subsidised Bus Services - September Round

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1af34d7-4d75-4086-962a-30632959570f

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## Summary

Merseytravel has concluded the procurement process for the "R331 Provision of Subsidised Bus Services - September Round". This tender falls under the transport services industry category and encompasses various lots for subsidised bus services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award stage with key dates including the contract period starting on 1st September 2024 and ending on 18th July 2027, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The total value of the contract is £8,658,444 GBP, and the awarded suppliers are A2B Travel UK Ltd, Stagecoach Merseyside, and Arriva Merseyside Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses providing transport services, especially those positioned within the SME sector. With the procurement focused on localised subsidised bus services, companies operating in the North West region will benefit from participation. The contracted services, spread across multiple lots, provide a medium to long-term revenue stream, enhancing business growth through strategic partnerships and expanded service offerings. Companies like A2B Travel UK Ltd, Stagecoach Merseyside, and Arriva Merseyside Ltd, exemplify organisations well-suited to meet the requirements and capitalize on the opportunities presented by this procurement exercise.

## Notice

Merseytravel require Subsidised Bus Services as follows: Lot 1 T5568 Lot 2 T5572 Lot 3 T5573 Lot 4 T5574 Lot 5 T5575 Lot 6 T5576 Lot 7 T5577 Lot 8 T5578 Lot 9 T5579 Lot 10 T5580 Lot 11 T5581 Lot 12 T5582 Lot 13 T5583 Lot 14 T5584 Lot 15 T5585 Lot 16 T5586 Lot 17 T5587 Lot 18 T5588 Lot 19 T5589 Lot 20 T5590 Lot 21 T5591 Contract start date: 1.9.24 Contract end date: 18.7.27 With the option to extend up to 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9fc5e56-5dc8-4f91-96d8-4a385e70844f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 18 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,658,444 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,658,444 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | A2B TRAVEL; ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE; STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9fc5e56-5dc8-4f91-96d8-4a385e70844f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9fc5e56-5dc8-4f91-96d8-4a385e70844f
  10th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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