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14/016 Huish Episcopi - Bridgwater

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the public service route 16, which runs between Huish Episcopi and Bridgwater. This contract covers public road transport services within the United Kingdom, and it falls under the industry category specified by CPV code 60112000. Procurement was initiated as a tender and has now progressed to the award stage, with Hatch Green Garage Ltd T/A Hatch Green Coaches selected as the supplier. The contract is set to begin operations on 1st September 2025 and will continue until 2nd September 2028, with the possibility of extension for up to two years. The service will operate from Monday to Saturday and has a minimum capacity requirement of 35 passengers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing public road transport services. Companies interested in similar opportunities would benefit from demonstrating capability in handling service routes efficiently and providing competitive cost solutions. Businesses that can operate under both independent fare retention and subsidy models may find such contracts particularly rewarding. Somerset Council, as the buying organisation, could offer further contracts in the future, offering potential for growth to firms that align well with these requirements and models. The procurement itself does not emphasise suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting a focus on established operators in the transportation industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

14/016 Huish Episcopi - Bridgwater

Notice Description

Somerset Council wish to tender public service route 16 - Huish Episcopi - Bridgwater. Monday to Saturday only, no service on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Minimum overall capacity of 35. 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. Service to begin on Monday 1st September 2025. Contract end date is 2nd September 2028 Somerset Council retains an option to extend this contract by a period of 12 months up to a maximum of 2 years if funding allows See attached tender schedule for full details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a028a2ce-e359-4d95-878b-ffdea998e224
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£294 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 2 Sep 2028 3-4 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

HATCH GREEN GARAGE LTD T/A HATCH GREEN COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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