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title: "14/625 Taunton - Bridgwater College - Cannington College"
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# 14/625 Taunton - Bridgwater College - Cannington College

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bc1dc60-6e85-43c9-87a8-0ac37700e32d

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed the tender process for the public service route 14/625, connecting Taunton, Bridgwater College, and Cannington College. This tender falls under the CPV industry category of Public road transport services and services will operate Monday to Friday on college days only. The awarded contract, beginning 1st September 2025 and concluding on 30th June 2028, was secured by First South West Ltd. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the notice published on 15th July 2025. The service delivery includes areas within the United Kingdom, as indicated by delivery addresses. Bidders had the option to submit proposals on either a cost or subsidy basis, aiming for a fair competitive process. The project allows for a potential contract extension of up to two years, contingent upon funding availability.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in transportation and logistics. Companies with expertise in public transport services are particularly well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, given the requirements for reliable and scheduled service provisions. This contract, although not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises, presents an opportunity for large-scale transport operators needing to expand within the road transport sector, gaining a foothold in the Somerset region. Furthermore, such roles typically require entities capable of managing long-term contracts with regional councils, ensuring service continuity and community engagement.

## Notice

Somerset Council wish to tender public service route 14/625 Taunton - Bridgwater College - Cannington College. Monday to Friday College days only. No service on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. Bids will be accepted on a cost basis (SCC retains fare revenue) or subsidy (operator retains fare revenue) basis, please make it clear in your submission which basis you are bidding on. Service to begin on Monday 1st September 2025. Contract end date is 30/06/2028. Somerset council retains the option to extend this contract by a period of 12 months up to 2 years if funding allows See attached tender schedule for full contract details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b04244-4bd3-4756-82f9-70928bfeb308 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £290 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST SOUTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b04244-4bd3-4756-82f9-70928bfeb308

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b04244-4bd3-4756-82f9-70928bfeb308
  15th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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## Provenance

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