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title: "LOT 3 - Public transport - Service X10"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# LOT 3 - Public transport - Service X10

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dd3cb27-fc71-4e71-a137-fd2b096ee27e

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "LOT 3 - Public transport - Service X10" contract, which involves providing transport services within England, United Kingdom. The industry category is classified under CPV code 60000000, covering transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement process concluded with an active award status on 30th August 2024, and the service is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2024 and run until 29th August 2026. The contract holds a value of £400,000 GBP, with the procurement method specified as not applicable, indicating a likely straightforward procedure tailored to specific procurement needs.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to engage in the public transport sector, particularly in the provision of bus services. "The Big Lemon CIC," identified as the supplier, exemplifies a suitable candidate, highlighting the potential for socially conscious businesses to secure substantial public contracts. Given the procurement focuses on service provision, businesses capable of delivering efficient and sustainable transport solutions will find this contract particularly lucrative, supporting growth through public sector engagement.

## Notice

Contract for bus service X10, due to commence from 1st September 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea2d539-437e-42ac-9089-36b69ebc4334 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BIG LEMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea2d539-437e-42ac-9089-36b69ebc4334

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea2d539-437e-42ac-9089-36b69ebc4334
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

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