Planning

Provision of Bus Service (Route 11)

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is planning a procurement process for the provision of a bus service (Route 11) as detailed in the pipeline notice published on 23rd May 2025. The service falls under the public road transport services industry category, with its regional focus in UKK1, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a selective procurement method to be employed, using pre-Procurement Act commercial tools. Key contractual dates highlight the service's planned start from 3rd April 2027, extending until 3rd April 2031, should no contractual extension clause be exercised.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public transport services and related logistics. Companies with experience in working with sub-central government entities or those familiar with the framework for DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) engagements will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The planned status of this procurement suggests adequate lead time for businesses to prepare comprehensive tenders that align with the legal and logistical requirements set out by the West of England Combined Authority, thus supporting strategic business growth and service expansion in the public transport domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bus Service (Route 11)

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052431
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026854-2025
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

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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