Award

Bristol Airport to Nailsea and Portishead Bus Service

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

25 Mar 2026 at 17:44

Summary of the contracting process

The North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for transport services, specifically to operate a bus service between Bristol Airport and Nailsea and Portishead. The procurement process utilised North Somerset Council's Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), with the award happening on 17 March 2026, and the contracting process now in the Award stage. The contract will run from 5 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. Valued at £1,245,883, the contract is assigned to First West of England Ltd, a large-scale supplier operating in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" with the CPV classification code 60000000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale operations and handling passenger logistics. As the North Somerset Council engages primarily through its DPS, firms that demonstrate reliability and innovation in service delivery stand the best chance of success. Although the suitability criteria did not favour SMEs or VCSEs for this specific tender, other transport businesses with established capabilities may find that engaging with the council's procurement processes can lead to further growth opportunities in regional transport contracts. The strategic location and duration of the service offer can provide long-term business stability for the chosen supplier.

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Notice Title

Bristol Airport to Nailsea and Portishead Bus Service

Notice Description

The council required a bus operator to operate a bus service between Bristol Airport and Nailsea and Portishead. Lot 3 of North Somerset Council's Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) was used for this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3819c6a-3cc7-4d09-8a8c-c720c7ee3f9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e77ea5-a933-468d-9aee-dce4e2563d41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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
£1,245,883 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,245,883 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
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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