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14/025 Dulverton - Wiveliscombe - Cotford-St-Luke - Taunton

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2025 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the contracting opportunity titled "14/025 Dulverton - Wiveliscombe - Cotford-St-Luke - Taunton." This contract falls under the industry category of public road transport services (CPV 60112000) and encompasses various regions, with a primary focus in Taunton (postal code TA1 4DY). The tender closed on 28th February 2025 at 12:00 Noon, and the contract period starts on 21st April 2025, running until 30th September 2026. The award was confirmed on 3rd March 2025 to First South West Ltd with a contract value of GBP 915.88, ensuring regular bus services from Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transportation services to enhance their market position through collaboration with Somerset Council. Companies specialising in road transport can leverage this contract to expand their operations and services across multiple regions. Suitable business candidates would include those experienced in providing reliable, high-capacity bus services and capable of managing mixed revenue models, such as cost-based operations or subsidy-based operations. Additionally, the ability to meet specific requirements regarding vehicle capacities and customer-oriented services will be essential for competing effectively in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

14/025 Dulverton - Wiveliscombe - Cotford-St-Luke - Taunton

Notice Description

14/025 Dulverton - Wiveliscombe - Cotford-St-Luke - Taunton Monday to Saturday all year round. No services on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Please see detailed timetable and map attached. Bids will be accepted on a cost basis (SCC retains fare revenue) or subsidy (operator retains fare revenue) basis, please make it clear in your submission which basis you are bidding on, Patronage for January 2024 - December 2024 was 74116. Variant bids based on vehicles provided by the approved supplier are welcome. Please clearly indicate the vehicle size on any variant bid. During the daytime on Mondays - Saturdays, Somerset council will be providing a connecting bus service on most journeys between Wiveliscombe and Dulverton. The operator of this contract will be expected to accept tickets issued by Somerset council for through journeys onto the 25 and Somerset Council will accept tickets issued by the operator of the 25 for journeys beyond Wiveliscombe to Dulverton. As part of your bid, please provide full details of vehicle size and capacity, i.e. both seated and standing capacity, please indicate the split of seating and standing of the vehicles you will be using. Tender will close at 12:00 Noon Friday 28th February 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d43aaae-b918-4b0d-8345-9a146e65b19c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£915 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

FIRST SOUTH WEST

Further Information

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