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14/669 Shepton Mallet - Street

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

20 Oct 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process managed by Somerset Council, titled "14/669 Shepton Mallet - Street," falls under the public road transport services category (CPV: 60112000). The procurement involves services operating from Monday to Saturday and is intended to start on 22nd December 2025. The location encompasses multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and others. This process is currently in the award stage, with FromeBus Ltd named as the supplier. The tender stage closed on 17th October 2025 at noon, and the contract period extends until 1st September 2028. The procurement method utilised is not specified in the document.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public road transport to secure a long-term contract with a local government entity, Somerset Council. Companies experienced in providing frequent and reliable transportation services across diverse regions would be well-suited for this type of project. Although the tender has been awarded, understanding this opportunity can help similar businesses prepare for future bids in the transport industry, especially those who can demonstrably sustain operations without an option for contract extensions. Such engagements can offer steady revenue streams and fortify a company's reputation within both local and broader markets.

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Notice Title

14/669 Shepton Mallet - Street

Notice Description

14/669 Shepton Mallet - Street Monday to Saturday (Except Public Holidays). Service to begin on Monday 22nd December 2025. Option for extension: None Tender Closes 12 Noon Friday 17th October 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d167d87-da05-46b0-ad49-b186da21440b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1aa252-119d-4583-8953-6e5fea8d1607
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£554 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FROMEBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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