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14/098 Broadway - Taunton

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for a public road transport service titled "14/098 Broadway - Taunton". The contract falls within the industry category of public road transport services (CPV: 60112000). This service is located in Taunton, United Kingdom, and will begin operating on 1st September 2025, lasting until 1st September 2028. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and concluded with the awarding stage on 21st July 2025. Businesses were requested to bid on either a cost basis, where Somerset County Council retains fare revenue, or a subsidy basis, where the operator retains the fare revenue.

This tender represents a favourable opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those with capacity to manage the logistics of regular weekday service with specified vehicle capacity requirements. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not identified as specifically suitable for this contract, companies with robust infrastructure and experience in public transport could benefit from the potential revenue through patronage. Given the consistent average patronage numbers, seasoned operators could find this contract a reliable source of revenue for sustaining and expanding their business in public transport services. The successful supplier, Hatch Green Garage Ltd T/A Hatch Green Coaches, showcases the kind of enterprise well-aligned to fulfil the contract requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

14/098 Broadway - Taunton

Notice Description

98 - Broadway - Taunton Public Service Monday to Friday only, no service on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Minimum overall capacity of 35 required. As part of your bid please provide full details of vehicle capacity, i.e. both seated and standing capacity. 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. Average patronage per month from Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 is 470 of which 14.5 was concessionary fares. Service to begin on Monday 1st September 2025. Contract end date is 1st September 2028. No extension options available. See tender schedule for full contract details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f40a8b-81c9-40b2-a70b-350c6a0d72b8
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
£209 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 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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