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14/051E Yeovil Town Service - Evenings

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 08:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Somerset Council focuses on the "14/051E Yeovil Town Service - Evenings" tender within the public road transport services industry. The procurement process, currently at the award stage, aims to manage evening transport routes in Yeovil from Monday to Saturday throughout the year, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays. The awarded contract, valued at £215.86, is scheduled to commence on 7th April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of up to one year if funding permits. The deadline for submitting tenders was 12:00 Noon on 13th February 2026. Notably, this tender involved a cost-based competition, with Somerset Council retaining the fare revenue.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in public transport services, particularly those with the capability to provide reliable and cost-efficient evening transport services. Companies with a strong understanding of local transport needs and the ability to supply the appropriate vehicle capacity for the specified service times would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. As the winning supplier, First South West Ltd stands to benefit from enhanced market visibility and business growth by fulfilling this contract. Their involvement sets a precedence for other transport entities aiming to expand their service offerings within Somerset and similar locales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

14/051E Yeovil Town Service - Evenings

Notice Description

14/051E Yeovil Town Service - Evenings Somerset Council wish to tender the routes 51/61 Yeovil Town Service - Evenings. Monday to Saturday all year round. No services on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Bids will only be accepted on a cost basis (SCC retains fare revenue) only. Revenue and reliability report will be required periodically which will be taken off the automated ticket machine data. As part of your bid, please provide full details of vehicle size and capacity, i.e. both seated and standing capacity, please indicate the split of seating and standing of the vehicles you will be using. Please see detailed timetable and map attached. Contract Start 7th April 2026 to 31st March 2029. An extension offer is available for a period of 12 months up to 1 year if funding allows. Tender will close at 12:00 Noon Friday 13th February 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e550fe2a-e4f3-406c-990d-f8af76b43899
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
£215 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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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