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14/014 Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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14 Mar 2025 at 07:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "14/014 Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey," which falls under the industry category of Public Road Transport Services (CPV: 60112000). This contract covers services running Monday to Saturday all year round, in various delivery addresses including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and beyond. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the successful bid awarded to First South West Ltd on 14th March 2025. The tender period concluded on 7th March 2025, with the contract set to commence on 21st April 2025 and end on 4th April 2026. Key details include Somerset Council's option to extend the contract by up to two additional 12-month periods if funding permits, and the annual patronage for the period January 2024 - December 2024 was 37,763.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those experienced in handling regional transports and achieving high patronage rates. The contract allows for flexible bidding on both cost and subsidy bases, providing a chance for companies to leverage their fare revenue strategies effectively. Businesses that are keen on expanding their operations within Somerset, and those capable of delivering reliable transportation services on a fixed schedule, will find this opportunity advantageous. Companies must be prepared to submit detailed fare tables if bidding on a subsidy basis to ensure their submissions are valid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

14/014 Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey

Notice Description

14/014 Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey Monday to Saturday all year round. No services on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Please see detailed timetable and map attached. 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, failure to do so will leave the bid invalid. Any bid on a subsidy basis must also contain a proposed fare table, failure to provide one will also invalidate the bid. For reference the current fare table is attached. Somerset Council retains an option to extend the contract by up to 2 further periods of 12 months. If funding allows. Patronage for January 2024 - December 2024 was 37763 Tender will close at 12:00 Noon Friday 7th March 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76662956-5057-4bef-b939-86153d5f1ce2
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
£424 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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