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title: "Lease of Buses / Coaches and Maintenance"
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# Lease of Buses / Coaches and Maintenance

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37512fbc-173c-4a0c-8922-98957089c103

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## Summary

Somerset County Council (SCC) is undertaking a tender process for the lease of up to 18 single deck coaches or buses, alongside a seven-year maintenance provision. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically pertaining to motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons. The tender was published on 18 April 2019, and the submission deadline was set for 19 May 2019. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, is expected to cover services related to Home to School transport within Somerset and will commence on 16 August 2019, running until 15 August 2026. The procurement method employed for this contract is an open procedure, indicating a broad opportunity for suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in vehicle leasing and transportation services, particularly those specialising in provision for educational institutions. Businesses with expertise in vehicle maintenance and compliance with service standards will also be well-positioned to compete. As the contract supports local transport, regional companies or those with experience in similar contracts may find a strategic advantage in bidding for this opportunity, aligning with the council's community-focused services.

## Notice

Somerset County Council (SCC) is looking to lease up to 18 single deck coaches or buses. A 7 year maintenance provision is required for the vehicles. The vehicles will mainly be used on Home to School Transport and similar applications within the County of Somerset.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3213b3c3-cd4c-45ea-bab9-a49dbb226d4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,719,154 |
| 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 COUNTY 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAWSONGROUP BUS AND COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2019 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3213b3c3-cd4c-45ea-bab9-a49dbb226d4a
- 18 Apr 2019 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a55211-6de8-4dae-893b-e9570c2bb2ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3213b3c3-cd4c-45ea-bab9-a49dbb226d4a
  26th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a55211-6de8-4dae-893b-e9570c2bb2ee
  18th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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