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Public Transport Service X11

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "Public Transport Service X11," a transport service covering the South West regions of Clevedon, Yatton, Weston-super-Mare, Worlebury and Worle. This service, spanning from 6 April 2025 to 4 April 2026, falls under the 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)' industry category. The tender process concluded on 27 January 2025, with an award value of £320,608. The procurement method details were classified as 'Other'. The contract was awarded to First West of England and is active as of 18 March 2025.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the public transport sector, as it requires extensive service provision across key locations in the South West of the United Kingdom. While this specific tender was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale transport service providers would find similar future opportunities advantageous for expanding their operational scope. Organisations with robust infrastructure and a track record in regional bus services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. North Somerset Council's involvement guarantees a reliable and structured procurement process, benefiting credible bidders.

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Notice Title

Public Transport Service X11

Notice Description

Bus service covering Clevedon, Yatton, Weston-super-Mare, Worlebury and Worle, from 6 April 2025 to 4 April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d557263d-66b2-44a7-94d1-c9e508d60ff8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d3cafa-4f02-48d0-ba6e-b90ac4d3ce55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,608 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,608 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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