---
title: "Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region: Tranche 2 Category 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cefd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-17"
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# Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region: Tranche 2 Category 1

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cefd

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is planning a procurement process for "Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region: Tranche 2 Category 1." This tender, tagged under the industry category of public road transport services, is currently at the planning stage. The procurement focuses on establishing a system for potential suppliers to obtain a Passport, which will enable them to bid for bus franchises in areas including Liverpool, Sefton, and Knowsley. Key dates include the close of the application period for the Passport system by 11:00 on 31 October 2025, with the Expression of Interest (EOI) set to be issued to Passport holders on 10 November 2025. The buying organisation is situated at 1 Mann Island, Liverpool.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services to expand within the Liverpool City Region by competing for local bus service franchises. Companies experienced in managing public road transport, especially those familiar with the UK procurement processes and capable of navigating the Passport System, might find this tender particularly advantageous. Firms that already hold a position on the Passport System will receive automatic notifications, positioning them favourably to participate in the tender process. New entrants interested in this opportunity should apply promptly via the e-tendering portal, The Chest, to secure a competitive position within this dynamic framework.

## Notice

On 10 February 2025 Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) issued a Qualification system - utilities notice on Find a Tender to establish a Passport System by which potential suppliers can apply for inclusion on the Qualification System and pre-qualify so that they can bid for Liverpool City Region Category 1 franchises. This notice is to inform potential bidders that the Expression of Interest (EOI) Stage for Tranche 2 Category 1 will be issued to Passport holders on 10 November 2025. Tranche 2 Category 1 franchises covers services in Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley. If you have applied and been accepted onto the Passport system you do not need to take any action. Automatic notifications will be sent to all operators who have been appointed a place on the Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region - Category 1 Passport System when the EOI is published. The messages will go to the email address on the account you used to apply to the Passport system. For those who have not yet applied and are interested in making an application please make an application via the e-tendering portal the Chest. You can get to the relevant opportunity by copying and pasting the below into your web browser: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=77fc27e6-b3e7-ef11-8134-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 The time and date by which Potential Suppliers must submit their Category 1 Passport Application to be guaranteed that their application will have been processed in time to be a Passport Holder entitled to compete in the LCRCA Tranche 2 Category 1 Bus Franchise competition is 11am on 31 October 2025. This is the final application date before the EOI for Tranche 2 Category 1 is launched. For further information on the Passport System and Franchises please refer to the notice for the F07: Qualification system "Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region - Category 1 Passport System" located on Find a Tender. You can get to the relevant notice by copying and pasting the below into your web browser: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004340-2025?_gl=1*en0m33*_ga*NTY1NTkxNDAzLjE3NDQ2Mjg5MzM.*_ga_SK4BZ95L7T*czE3NjA2MTM0MDgkbzI2JGcxJHQxNzYwNjEzNDIxJGo0NyRsMCRoMA..

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For further information on the Passport System and Franchises please refer to the notice for the F07: Qualification system "Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region - Category 1 Passport System" located at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004340-2025?_gl=1*en0m33*_ga*NTY1NTkxNDAzLjE3NDQ2Mjg5MzM.*_ga_SK4BZ95L7T*czE3NjA2MTM0MDgkbzI2JGcxJHQxNzYwNjEzNDIxJGo0NyRsMCRoMA..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066378-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 13:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066378-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=77fc27e6-b3e7-ef11-8134-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004340-2025?_gl=1*en0m33*_ga*NTY1NTkxNDAzLjE3NDQ2Mjg5MzM.*_ga_SK4BZ95L7T*czE3NjA2MTM0MDgkbzI2JGcxJHQxNzYwNjEzNDIxJGo0NyRsMCRoMA

## Provenance

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