Planning

Passenger Transport Services

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 11:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for passenger transport services in the United Kingdom is currently in the planning stage, initiated by North Somerset Council. The tender encompasses several transport services, such as Passenger Carrying Vehicles, contracted transport, and community transport services, specifically targeting the region of UKK12 (Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset). The legal basis for the procurement is outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The planned procurement notice was published on 19th June 2025, with preparations for future communications expected by 1st September 2025. The procurement is set to progress, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2034. The estimated gross value of the contract is £180 million, with a net value of £150 million GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in hackney, private hire, public transport, and community transport sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expressly suitable for competing in this procurement process, which is expected to be part of a framework agreement. Businesses that can deliver innovative and reliable transport solutions for North Somerset Council will find growth potential in securing long-term contractual agreements spanning approximately eight years. As the contracting authority is North Somerset Council, firms with experience in sub-central government contracts will be well-positioned to navigate the public authority requirements and contribute to regional transport improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

Passenger Transport services, such as: Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCV), Contracted transport, Hackney / Private Hire transport, Public transport, Community Transport services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054fe0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033662-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 Over 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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