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14/623 Rockwell Green - Bridgwater College - Cannington College

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has conducted a public procurement process for the service route 14/623, connecting Rockwell Green, Bridgwater College, and Cannington College. This contracting process falls under the category of Public road transport services, with delivery locations specified as the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to First South West Ltd on 15th July 2025. This contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2028, with a possibility for extension, depending on funding. The procurement was conducted using tender methodology with submissions evaluated based on cost or subsidy-based criteria.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport, particularly those specialising in college transportation services. Companies with the capability to manage routes with a minimum capacity of 70 passengers and flexible fare revenue models are well-suited to compete in this market. The awarded contract provides a stable framework within the context of educational transport services, presenting potential for business growth through long-term engagement with Somerset Council. Businesses looking to expand their transport service operations within the UK and affiliated territories should see this as a valuable opportunity.

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Notice Title

14/623 Rockwell Green - Bridgwater College - Cannington College

Notice Description

Somerset Council wish to tender service 14/623 Rockwell Green - Bridgwater College - Cannington College. Monday to Friday College days only. No service on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. Minimum overall capacity of 70 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 30/06/2028. Somerset council retains the option to extend this contract by a period of 12 months up to 2 years if funding allows See attached 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/3ccd037c-ab00-4adc-8020-4818b8f783b5
Current Stage
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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
£324 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 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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

FIRST SOUTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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