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title: "14/014 Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey"
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# 14/014 Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d3372e7-0a86-4ae2-8c10-bb46fdaf1736

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## Summary

Somerset Council is overseeing the procurement process for public road transport services linked to the route 14/014 Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey-Shurton. This process, classified under the CPV code 60112000, culminated in the award stage with First South West Ltd being named the successful supplier on 5th March 2026. The contract, valued at £571.73, spans from 7th April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with no extension options. Interested parties were required to submit bids by 25th February 2026, with specific focus on cost or subsidy basis. The services will operate year-round from Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays, within Somerset and surrounding areas.

This tender opens avenues for business growth within the transport sector, offering stability with a three-year contract duration. Businesses specialising in local or regional transport services would benefit from competing, particularly those with experience in managing fare revenues and can provide comprehensive operational models. While Somerset Council was the contracting authority, the award went to First South West Ltd, showcasing opportunities for businesses capable of scaling operations to meet community transport needs. With a focus on detailed service planning, especially in fare management, the procurement offers a robust platform for companies aiming to expand their regional transport footprint.

## Notice

14/014 Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey Somerset Council wish to tender the route 14/014 Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey- Shurton Monday to Saturday all year round. No services on 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, failure to do so will leave the bid invalid. Any bid on a subsidy basis must also contain a proposed fare table, failure to provide one will also invalidate the bid. For reference the current fare table is attached. Average weekly Patronage from October 2024 - September 2025 was 721 Please see detailed timetable and map attached. Contract Start 7th April 2026 to 31st March 2029. No extension offer available Tender will close at 12:00 Noon Wednesday 25th February 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09477584-258f-4a98-9ee1-330bd93ae791 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £571 |
| 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

- 5 Mar 2026 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09477584-258f-4a98-9ee1-330bd93ae791

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09477584-258f-4a98-9ee1-330bd93ae791
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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