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14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is overseeing the public procurement process for the "14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells" contract, focusing on public road transport services with a minimum vehicle capacity of 60 passengers. This process is at the award stage, with First West of England appointed as the supplier on 16th February 2026. The services, delivered within the United Kingdom and potentially extending globally, will commence on 7th April 2026 and are set to conclude on 2nd April 2028. The tender offered submissions on either a cost or subsidy basis, with a deadline that concluded on 6th February 2026. This procurement aligns with the CPV classification of public road transport services, reinforcing Somerset Council’s commitment to improving local transport infrastructure.

This contract represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for transport providers specialising in large-scale passenger services. Companies adept in managing and operating bus routes will find this contract well-suited to their expertise, especially those capable of handling the operational dynamics of securing, managing and retaining fare revenue models. The absence of an extension offer underscores the significance of vigilant project planning and execution over the fixed contract term. Businesses with a focus on transport services can expand their operation into Somerset’s public transport sphere, leveraging this substantial contract to enhance their community service footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells

Notice Description

14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells Price based on an overall minimum vehicle capacity of 60 passengers. Bids will be accepted on a cost (SCC retains fare revenue) or subsidy (operator retains fare revenue) basis, please make it clear in your submission which basis you are bidding on, failure to do so will leave the bid invalid. Any bid on a subsidy basis must also contain a proposed fare table, failure to provide one will also invalidate the bid. Average weekly patronage between October 2024 and September 2025 is 2072 Options: 1 - Cost Basis (SC Retains fares) 2 - Subsidy Basis (Operator retains fares) Monday to Saturday only. Excluding Sundays and public holidays. Service to begin on 8th April 2026. Contract end date is 2nd April 2028. There is no extension offer available. Tender will close at 12:00pm on Friday, 6th February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57b84357-7af1-42e7-a5c2-c8ed3479f1c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46cd1844-7185-4442-b8a4-58f503f848c1
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
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2028 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
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

FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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