This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2021 at 13:28

Tender

19 Mar 2021 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Supported Bus Services Bath & North East Somerset & South Gloucestershire" is being conducted by the West of England Combined Authority. This open tender, classified under special-purpose road passenger-transport services, involves the provision of supported bus services in the Bath and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with key dates including the tender submission deadline of 19 April 2021 and a contract period running from 29 August 2021 to 28 August 2022, with a potential for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport and logistics, particularly those with capabilities in hiring passenger transport vehicles or those aligned with public road transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender appealing, as five out of the nine bids received were from SMEs. Companies focused on quality service and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supported Bus Services Bath & North East Somerset & South Gloucestershire

Notice Description

Provision of supported bus services for Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucesterhire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the Section V which includes information regarding the award of service routes, days of operation and Cost.

Renewal: 12 Month Contract with option to extend for a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029d89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013870-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,946,681 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2021 - 28 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
18 months into current contract.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West of England Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6ER
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Bath & North East Somerset Council

CT Coaches

Eurotaxis

First Bus Ltd

Stagecoach West T/A Cheltenham & Gloucester Omnibus Company Ltd

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