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FIRST BUS SERVICES MARKETING AND FREE TRAVEL OFFERS - SERVICE CHANGES APRIL 2026

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed a public procurement process titled "First Bus Services Marketing and Free Travel Offers - Service Changes April 2026," aimed at increasing bus patronage by boosting awareness and confidence around new service changes. This procurement, classified under the industry category of advertising services and performed in the South West region of England (UKK12), was conducted using a direct procurement method, below threshold, without competition. The contract commenced on 7th April 2026 and is set to run until 1st October 2026, with an option for renewal until 1st April 2027. Details were published on 20th April 2026, and the contract, valued at £94,800, was awarded to FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for companies within the advertising and marketing sector, especially those capable of enhancing public awareness and engagement. Large-scale businesses with expertise in delivering effective marketing campaigns, particularly those familiar with the transport industry, would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities of this nature. The involvement of FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED in this contract highlights the type of supplier North Somerset Council seeks for their initiatives, providing a benchmark for other organisations looking to participate in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

FIRST BUS SERVICES MARKETING AND FREE TRAVEL OFFERS - SERVICE CHANGES APRIL 2026

Notice Description

The overall aim of this programme of campaign activity is to contribute to increased bus patronage in North Somerset by raising awareness and confidence of the service changes taking place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035770-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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