Award

14/023 Williton / Cotford St Luke / West Bagborough - Taunton

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has successfully completed the award phase for the contract titled "14/023 Williton / Cotford St Luke / West Bagborough - Taunton", which falls under the industry category of public road transport services (CPV 60112000). This procurement focuses on a route servicing Taunton, with no service on weekends or bank holidays, and requires a minimum vehicle capacity of 25 passengers. The award was finalized on the 15th of July, 2025, with the contracting period set to commence on the 1st of September 2025 and run through to the 2nd of September 2028. The successful supplier, Hatch Green Garage Ltd T/A Hatch Green Coaches, will operate under a cost basis or subsidy model, with Somerset Council retaining or the operator retaining fare revenue respectively, as specified in their bid submission.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for transport businesses looking to expand their services in Somerset, particularly in operating local bus routes. Operators capable of managing flexible service options with the necessary vehicle capacity stand to benefit significantly from taking on such contracts. While the procurement method details remain unspecified, the completed status of the award presents an opportune moment for future competitors to study the current market dynamics and supplier performance for potential upcoming tenders in Somerset and similar areas. Companies well-versed in public road transport services and interested in regular route services with set operational parameters should find this sector promising for growth.

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Notice Title

14/023 Williton / Cotford St Luke / West Bagborough - Taunton

Notice Description

Somerset Council wish to tender service route 23 Williton / Cotford St Luke / West Bagborough - Taunton. Monday to Friday only, no service on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. Minimum overall capacity of 25 required 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. No extension clause available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b8f571f-2c50-4504-9661-5e0d43789475
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
£494 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

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

Notice URLs

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