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Bus service enhancements 2025/26

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for "Bus service enhancements 2025/26", focusing on special-purpose road passenger-transport services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement relates to commercial bus service enhancements scheduled from 6 April 2025 to 4 April 2026. The tender period ended on 27 January 2025, with the contract awarded to First West of England on 4 March 2025, valued at £2,000,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those involved in public road transport and the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. Large-scale transport service providers, such as First West of England, which can offer bespoke enhancements to commercial bus operations, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Engaging in such tenders enables companies to expand their service offerings and market presence in the region.

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Notice Title

Bus service enhancements 2025/26

Notice Description

Enhancements to commercial bus services in North Somerset from 6 April 2025 to 4 April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a705082-0ae6-4eb3-adcf-97584f55cee8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ab67a8-6865-4423-af35-c99377ed334d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2025 - 4 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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