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14/625 Taunton - Bridgwater College - Cannington College

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 14:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the tender process for the public service route 14/625, connecting Taunton, Bridgwater College, and Cannington College. This tender falls under the CPV industry category of Public road transport services and services will operate Monday to Friday on college days only. The awarded contract, beginning 1st September 2025 and concluding on 30th June 2028, was secured by First South West Ltd. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the notice published on 15th July 2025. The service delivery includes areas within the United Kingdom, as indicated by delivery addresses. Bidders had the option to submit proposals on either a cost or subsidy basis, aiming for a fair competitive process. The project allows for a potential contract extension of up to two years, contingent upon funding availability.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in transportation and logistics. Companies with expertise in public transport services are particularly well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, given the requirements for reliable and scheduled service provisions. This contract, although not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises, presents an opportunity for large-scale transport operators needing to expand within the road transport sector, gaining a foothold in the Somerset region. Furthermore, such roles typically require entities capable of managing long-term contracts with regional councils, ensuring service continuity and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

14/625 Taunton - Bridgwater College - Cannington College

Notice Description

Somerset Council wish to tender public service route 14/625 Taunton - Bridgwater College - Cannington College. Monday to Friday College days only. No service on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. 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. Service to begin on Monday 1st September 2025. Contract end date is 30/06/2028. Somerset council retains the option to extend this contract by a period of 12 months up to 2 years if funding allows See attached tender schedule for full contract details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b04244-4bd3-4756-82f9-70928bfeb308
Current Stage
Award
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
£290 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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