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Local Bus enhancements 6, 12 and 8

Isle of Wight Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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03 Jul 2026 at 12:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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29 Oct 2025 at 17:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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29 Oct 2025 at 16:40

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council has completed a procurement process under the title "Local Bus enhancements 6, 12 and 8", aimed at improving local bus services on the island. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of public road transport services, took place in Newport, located in the region UKJ34, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award, justified by the unique capability of GO SOUTH COAST LIMITED, the sole supplier able to meet the service requirements. The agreement covers a 12-month period ending 28 September 2026, with contracts valued at £133,500 and £250,000, respectively, for each lot. The process has progressed to the award stage, with contracts officially signed on 10 November 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large-scale service providers specialising in public transport to engage in local government supply chains. Businesses offering comprehensive passenger transport solutions, particularly those that own or operate vehicle fleets with drivers, will find this closely aligned with their operations, fostering market growth. Such contracts promote long-term collaboration with sub-central government entities, offering stability and potential for future expansion within regional transport enhancement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus enhancements 6, 12 and 8

Notice Description

Local Bus enhancements 6, 12 and 8 - Bus Settlement Grant Funding 2025/26 The contracts will be in place for 12 months until 28 September 2026.

Procurement Information

Go South Coast Ltd are the only supplier of these services on the Isle of Wight and there are no reasonable alternatives, which means only Go South Coast can deliver these enhanced services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062738-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£383,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£383,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 28 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Isle of Wight Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO SOUTH COAST LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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