---
title: "Public transport costs for both students & staff - Rail & Bus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cdd3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE"
published: "2025-11-13"
---

# Public transport costs for both students & staff - Rail & Bus

Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cdd3

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## Summary

The City of Liverpool College has awarded a series of contracts concerning public transport costs for students and staff, specifically covering rail and bus passes. This procurement, classified under travel services, was executed through a direct award method, primarily due to the proximity and availability of transport providers within the Liverpool City Region. This concluded procurement involves a concession special regime and encompasses a contract period from 30th October 2025 to 17th October 2026, with the potential for rolling extensions. Significant suppliers involved include Merseytravel, Merseyrail, and Stagecoach Services. The contracts, valued at substantial amounts in GBP, aim to ensure students and staff can reliably access public transport to attend college and work within the Merseyside area.

The awarded contracts represent a significant opportunity for large-scale enterprises involved in public transport and associated services, especially those with established operations in the Liverpool City Region. Such organisations can benefit from the reliable revenue stream offered by this essential service contract, which underscores steady demand and consistent utilisation. The direct award method and the rolling contract nature might also appeal to suppliers with a focus on forging long-term partnerships with public entities. Competence in managing public transport services and the ability to meet contractual commitments is crucial for businesses interested in engaging with similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Rolling contract extensions to ensure all travel passes/tokens are available for students & staff to attend college and work.

### Procurement Information

All transport providers are situated in the Liverpool City Region area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073672-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,108,134 |
| Contracts value | £1,108,134 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE |
| Locality | THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 9DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Canning |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | MERSEYRAIL; MERSEYTRAVEL; MERSEYTRAVEL (TICKET UNIT; STAGECOACH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63515000 - Travel services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 15:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073672-2025
- 16 Oct 2025 at 10:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065852-2025
- 16 Oct 2025 at 10:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065842-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073672-2025
  13th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065852-2025
  16th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065842-2025
  16th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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