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title: "Round R335 - Omega Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035ffd"
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# Round R335 - Omega Bus Services

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035ffd

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## Summary

Merseytravel has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of subsidised bus services, identified as "Round R335 - Omega Bus Services." The procurement falls within the transport services industry category and is carried out in the UKD7 region. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the legal basis of CELEX number 32014L0024. The contract was awarded to Howards Travel Services on 12 December 2024, and the services are scheduled to commence on 27 October 2024, concluding on 6 September 2026, with an option to extend the contract up to three years. The contract value is £279,000, and the procurement stage has been marked as complete with an active award status.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, especially those that specialise in providing subsidised bus services. Companies like Howards Travel Services, an SME awarded the contract, demonstrate the suitability of smaller, agile firms in capitalising on such contracts. The absence of a pre-competition call highlights the importance of being part of established frameworks like the Merseytravel Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), enabling businesses to secure contracts without traditional competitive bidding. Moreover, the potential extension period offers businesses a stable, long-term opportunity, allowing them to plan for sustained growth in the public transport service sector.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

T5560 - T5567

Merseytravel require Provision of Subsidised Bus Services as follows: Lot 1 T5560 Start date 21.4.24 End date 24.1.27 Lot 2 T5561 Lot 3 T5562 Lot 4 T5563 Lot 5 T5564 Lot 6 T5565 Lot 7 T5566 Lot 8 T5567 Lot 2-8 start date 21.4.24. End date 23.1.28 as detailed in the tender documents. Lot 1-8 possible extension of 4 years available up to 8 years in total. Additional information: Merseytravel do not commit themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. In determining which, if any, tender to accept to award, Merseytravel will seek to provide the most effective service to the public and the most economic use of subsidy. Lot 1-8 possible extension of 4 years available up to 8 years in total.

Options: Tenderers may bid for one lot or any combination of lots.

### Procurement Information

Explanation: Call off from Merseytravel Bus Services DPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041190-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2032 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,299,893 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | HATTONS TRANSPORT; HOWARDS TRAVEL SERVICES; HUYTON TRAVEL; PEOPLES BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041190-2025
- 12 Feb 2024 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004602-2024
- 18 Aug 2022 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022994-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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