Planning

Provision of Bus Service (Route 13)

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has announced a planned procurement for the provision of a bus service (Route 13), set within the public road transport services category. The process is in the planning stage, and the procurement will take place within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the South West region, UKK1. Relevant legislation guiding the tender is UKPGA 2023/54. The proposed service is expected to commence on 3rd April 2027 and conclude by 3rd April 2031, contingent on any extension clauses. This procurement will follow a selective method, utilising a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool to identify suitable suppliers.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in public road transport services, particularly those capable of operating extensive service routes. Companies with experience and resources to meet the specified service timelines and requirements might find this opportunity conducive for business growth. The Authority being a sub-central government public authority indicates a well-governed contracting process, providing a reliable partnership chance for successful suppliers. The planned status of this procurement suggests that businesses should prepare to engage in a competitive bidding process to secure this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bus Service (Route 13)

Notice Description

Possible provision of service to be procured, if extension clause not exercised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052424
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026838-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2027 - 3 Apr 2031 4-5 years
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
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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