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title: "14/613 613 Bishops Lydeard - Bridgwater College & 19 Bridgwater - Chedzoy - Moorlinch - Street)"
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# 14/613 613 Bishops Lydeard - Bridgwater College & 19 Bridgwater - Chedzoy - Moorlinch - Street)

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35359f3f-53e3-4652-8a9e-9cdf5b97caae

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated as a tender by Somerset Council, focuses on public road transport services within the United Kingdom. Specifically, the tender covers routes including Bishops Lydeard to Bridgwater College, and Bridgwater to Chedzoy, Moorlinch, and Street. The contract, awarded to Hatch Green Garage Ltd T/A Hatch Green Coaches, commenced on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 27th August 2027, with no possibilities for extension. The procurement was categorised under industry code 60112000, and although the details of the procurement method are unspecified, it is in the award stage as of 21st July 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the transport sector to expand their client base and strengthen their market position. Operators with capabilities to manage transport routes effectively on a contractual basis, particularly those that can provide vehicles with minimum capacity as requested, would be well-suited to compete. The contracting model, allowing bids on either a cost or subsidy basis, provides flexibility in financial arrangements and revenue management. Notably, despite its suitability primarily for established organisations rather than SMEs or VCSEs, the opportunity can catalyse growth for suppliers accustomed to handling public transport services.

## Notice

14/613 613 Bishops Lydeard - Bridgwater College & 19 Bridgwater - Chedzoy - Moorlinch - Street) 613 Monday to Friday College days only. No service on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. 19 Monday - Friday all year round except public holidays. Minimum overall capacity of 30 required. As part of your bid please provide full details of vehicle capacity, i.e. both seated and standing capacity. 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. 613 Average patronage between January 2024 - December 2024 (10 months excluding July and August) is 283 per month of which concessions were 4.4 19 Average patronage between January 2024 - December 2024 is 681 per month of which concessions were 448. Service to begin on Monday 1st September 2025. Contract end date is Friday 27th August 2027. Somerset council offers no extension option. 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/8fcbace7-2931-4d10-b721-b616e9bdc574 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £433 |
| 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 | HATCH GREEN GARAGE LTD T/A HATCH GREEN COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcbace7-2931-4d10-b721-b616e9bdc574

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcbace7-2931-4d10-b721-b616e9bdc574
  21st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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