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03 Jul 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Your Bus Journey passenger satisfaction surveys," focusing on conducting surveys at bus stops and onboard buses across North Somerset from 2026 to 2027. The procurement, classified under the services category, was executed through a direct method below the competitive threshold, involving no formal competition stage. The buying organisation, North Somerset Council, located in Weston-super-Mare, administered this process, with the supplier being Transport Focus. The contract, valued at £55,532, was awarded on 17th February 2026 and remains active until 31st August 2027.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services to engage in public sector projects and showcase their expertise. Although the procurement did not involve competition, businesses within the same sector could benefit from networking opportunities and insights from this collaboration between North Somerset Council and Transport Focus, potentially enhancing their service portfolios for future tenders. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in passenger satisfaction surveys are particularly well-suited to pursue this type of contract, given the specific industry focus and regional scope.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Your Bus Journey passenger satisfaction surveys

Notice Description

Transport Focus' Your Bus Journey are passenger satisfaction surveys conducted across bus stops and on-board buses across North Somerset in 2026/27.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c35f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062761-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,532 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TRANSPORT FOCUS

Further Information

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