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14/613 613 Bishops Lydeard - Bridgwater College & 19 Bridgwater - Chedzoy - Moorlinch - Street)

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

21 Jul 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated as a tender by Somerset Council, focuses on public road transport services within the United Kingdom. Specifically, the tender covers routes including Bishops Lydeard to Bridgwater College, and Bridgwater to Chedzoy, Moorlinch, and Street. The contract, awarded to Hatch Green Garage Ltd T/A Hatch Green Coaches, commenced on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 27th August 2027, with no possibilities for extension. The procurement was categorised under industry code 60112000, and although the details of the procurement method are unspecified, it is in the award stage as of 21st July 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the transport sector to expand their client base and strengthen their market position. Operators with capabilities to manage transport routes effectively on a contractual basis, particularly those that can provide vehicles with minimum capacity as requested, would be well-suited to compete. The contracting model, allowing bids on either a cost or subsidy basis, provides flexibility in financial arrangements and revenue management. Notably, despite its suitability primarily for established organisations rather than SMEs or VCSEs, the opportunity can catalyse growth for suppliers accustomed to handling public transport services.

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Notice Title

14/613 613 Bishops Lydeard - Bridgwater College & 19 Bridgwater - Chedzoy - Moorlinch - Street)

Notice Description

14/613 613 Bishops Lydeard - Bridgwater College & 19 Bridgwater - Chedzoy - Moorlinch - Street) 613 Monday to Friday College days only. No service on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. 19 Monday - Friday all year round except public holidays. Minimum overall capacity of 30 required. As part of your bid please provide full details of vehicle capacity, i.e. both seated and standing capacity. 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. 613 Average patronage between January 2024 - December 2024 (10 months excluding July and August) is 283 per month of which concessions were 4.4 19 Average patronage between January 2024 - December 2024 is 681 per month of which concessions were 448. Service to begin on Monday 1st September 2025. Contract end date is Friday 27th August 2027. Somerset council offers no extension option. See attached tender schedule for full contract details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcbace7-2931-4d10-b721-b616e9bdc574
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
£433 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2027 1-2 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
Lisa Bentley
Contact Email
lisa.bentley@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
079766 99544

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

HATCH GREEN GARAGE LTD T/A HATCH GREEN COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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