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14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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14 Feb 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, in collaboration with North Somerset Council, has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process for the operation of bus service number 126, connecting Weston Super Mare and Wells. Classified under the industry category 'Public road transport services' (CPV code 60112000), the tender was open for various operational options featuring two or three buses for different periods. The service, set to commence on 7th April 2025 and end on 4th April 2026, has the potential extension of up to 12 months depending on funding availability. The tender process closed on 7th February 2025, with a total project value of £526,794 awarded to First West of England, headquartered at Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol.

This tender presents a prime business growth opportunity, particularly for transportation companies able to efficiently manage and operate public bus services. Businesses experienced in public transportation and capable of offering flexible operational models, including variants based on fleet size, would find this contract beneficial. The involvement of Somerset and North Somerset Councils and the BSIP funding guarantees a substantial and stable partnership, promising consistent patronage as reported for the previous year. Companies with innovative approaches to bus service operations and cost management systems, especially those adaptable to the project's options, will be well-poised to thrive from this contract.

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Notice Title

14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells

Notice Description

14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells Somerset Council in Partnership with North Somerset Council wish to tender Service 126. We are accepting the following options for bids: Option 1 - Operate 2 buses all year round. Option 2 - THREE BUSES (First Week of April to last week of October, reverting to OPTION 1 First Week of November to last week of March). Option 3 - THREE BUSES (All Year) Patronage between Jan 2024 and Dec 2024 was 94,110 Options: 1 - Cost Basis (SC Retains fares) 2 - Subsidy Basis (Operator retains fares) Please make it clear on your bid your preferred option(s). Variant bids based on vehicles provided by the approved supplier are welcome. Please clearly indicate the vehicle size on any variant bid. Service to begin on 7th April 2025. Contract end date is 4th April 2025. This service will be funded using BSIP funding, which is currently only confirmed until March 2026. Start Date: 7th April 2025 End Date: 04th April 2026. Option for extension: Somerset Council retains an option to extend the contract up to a period of 12 months should funding allow. Tender will close at 12:00pm on Friday, 7th February 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37247ace-21d5-4a54-a7cb-c270510c1c7e
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
£526,794 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 4 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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 WEST OF ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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