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Enhancement of Service X18

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by North Somerset Council involves the enhancement of bus service X18, located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. This falls under the industry category of public road transport services. The procurement method employed was a direct approach without competition, as it was below the threshold value. The contract was awarded to FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED as of 22nd May 2026, with the contract active from 3rd November 2025 to 29th August 2026. This award marks a completed status in the procurement stage, following services procurement for sub-central government public authorities.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the public transportation sector, specifically those with capabilities in enhancing local bus services. Large companies like FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED that can execute transport service improvements efficiently are well-suited for such contracts. Business growth can be facilitated through contracts that involve service enhancements to existing routes, especially on a regional scale, offering potential revenue and long-term working relationships with public authorities like North Somerset Council. The direct procurement method favours businesses already positioned to provide these services without the extended need for competitive tendering processes.

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Notice Title

Enhancement of Service X18

Notice Description

Enhancement of bus service X18 by making use of vehicle for trips in the middle of the day in addition to the trips timed for the college.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048128-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 6-12 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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