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14/667 Street to Wincanton

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 10:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the award stage for a public procurement process titled "14/667 Street to Wincanton," targeting the public road transport services industry with a CPV code of 60112000. This procurement involves providing bus services from Street to Wincanton, operating from Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays, with a required minimum vehicle capacity of 40 passengers. The contract, valued at £964, was awarded to Southwest Coaches Ltd on 5th February 2026 and will commence on 6th April 2026, running until 28th August 2027. While extension options are not available, this tender was open for submissions until noon on 30th January 2026, highlighting Somerset Council's commitment to enhancing regional transport infrastructure.

This contracting opportunity presents growth prospects for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those with the capacity to provide reliable, large-capacity vehicles for regional service routes. Companies that are adept at navigating subsidy-based financial structures and adhering to passenger service charters will find this opportunity advantageous. Moreover, businesses with a strategic focus on expanding within Somerset and neighbouring areas in the UK, such as British Oversea Territories and Channel Islands, could leverage this contract for regional expansion and brand visibility. The procurement process did not specify a particular method, implying flexibility in the tender approach, making it accessible for a variety of transport providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

14/667 Street to Wincanton

Notice Description

14/667 Street to Wincanton Somerset Council wish to tender service Route 1 Street to Wincanton. Monday to Saturday only. No Sundays or Bank Holidays. Minimum Overall vehicle Capacity (Including Standing) 40 Bids will be accepted on a cost (Somerset Council 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. Monday - Saturday For subsidy bids average patronage is 596 per week (January 2025 to December 2025) based on current timetable. Operators must comply with the Somerset Bus passenger charter. Start Date: 6th April 2026 End Date: 28th August 2027 Option for extension: None Tender will close at 12:00 Noon Friday 30th January 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f53bd2d9-f7b3-495a-89e0-495feb8d1e8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1210344-e116-4015-826b-7db461370a91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£964 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 28 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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

SOUTHWEST COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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