Planning

Provision of Bus Service Enhancements

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 10:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is planning a procurement process entitled "Provision of Bus Service Enhancements" within the public road transport services industry category. Targeted at improvements in the West of England region, this upcoming programme is in the planning stage and will potentially involve qualifying contract(s) as indicated by a pipeline notice. The total project value is approximately £5 million, with an estimated gross amount of £6 million. The procurement process is anticipated to officially commence by a future notice date of 10th June 2025. The delivery for these enhancements is scheduled to start on 31st August 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services and those with the expertise to enhance regional bus services. Companies involved in transport infrastructure, fleet management, and passenger service innovations will find a promising prospect for business growth by competing for this contract. Given its focus on the transportation sector, organisations with experience in liaising with public authorities, particularly sub-central government entities, will be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The planned enhancements promise to stimulate local service provision, making this an attractive tender for businesses aiming to expand their footprint within the UK public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bus Service Enhancements

Notice Description

Upcoming programme of work to deliver the provision of bus service enhancements in the West of England region, which may include qualifying contract(s) for the purpose of a pipeline notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023725-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6LS
Post Town
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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