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LOT 3 - Public transport - Service X10

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "LOT 3 - Public transport - Service X10" contract, which involves providing transport services within England, United Kingdom. The industry category is classified under CPV code 60000000, covering transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement process concluded with an active award status on 30th August 2024, and the service is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2024 and run until 29th August 2026. The contract holds a value of £400,000 GBP, with the procurement method specified as not applicable, indicating a likely straightforward procedure tailored to specific procurement needs.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to engage in the public transport sector, particularly in the provision of bus services. "The Big Lemon CIC," identified as the supplier, exemplifies a suitable candidate, highlighting the potential for socially conscious businesses to secure substantial public contracts. Given the procurement focuses on service provision, businesses capable of delivering efficient and sustainable transport solutions will find this contract particularly lucrative, supporting growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LOT 3 - Public transport - Service X10

Notice Description

Contract for bus service X10, due to commence from 1st September 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3dd3cb27-fc71-4e71-a137-fd2b096ee27e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea2d539-437e-42ac-9089-36b69ebc4334
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BIG LEMON

Further Information

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