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title: "Interurban Commercial bus service (North Somerset)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b8d886c-bd24-4687-87a4-f5072e31aa88"
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# Interurban Commercial bus service (North Somerset)

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b8d886c-bd24-4687-87a4-f5072e31aa88

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Interurban Commercial bus service" in North Somerset, led by North Somerset Council, involves the open procedure aimed at strengthening the local inter-urban bus network. The tender, initially published on 29th December 2016, had a submission deadline of 30th January 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £240,000, will commence on 30th April 2017 and run until 29th April 2019. This initiative falls under the category of public road transport services and is situated in the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of enhancing bus services and increasing passenger numbers. Companies specialising in public transport services, especially those with experience in implementing service improvements or engaging in passenger growth strategies, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the project aims for greater commercial viability in the long term, those able to demonstrate innovative approaches and efficient service delivery may find the most success.

## Notice

To strengthen the core inter-urban bus network in North Somerset by making available kick-start funding to beused to provide new or enhanced services. The intention is to kick-start service enhancements that would result in passenger growth across the inter-urban bus network, resulting in greater commercial viability following the funding period. Additional information: Please use the link to Supplying the South West to access the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aefd1d9-08f5-49e0-92c8-a7116f09f11c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2017 - 29 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST SOMERSET AND AVON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2017 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aefd1d9-08f5-49e0-92c8-a7116f09f11c
- 29 Dec 2016 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d864b15-4e5d-4bb8-aa03-1ef3de64990c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aefd1d9-08f5-49e0-92c8-a7116f09f11c
  27th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d864b15-4e5d-4bb8-aa03-1ef3de64990c
  29th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
  Supplying the South West

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