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title: "LOT 1 - Mainstream April R1"
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buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# LOT 1 - Mainstream April R1

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-490a01cd-0896-4aae-854d-866802a20c76

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## Summary

The North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for transport services to three suppliers - J N Baker LTD t/a Bakers Dolphin Coach Travel, Tarhum Ltd t/a Blue Iris Coaches, and Crown Car Hire East Harptree. The contract, titled "LOT 1 - Mainstream April R1", falls under the industry category of Transport services and has a contract period from April 17, 2023, to April 3, 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on April 6, 2023.

This contract awarded by the North Somerset Council presents business opportunities for suppliers in the transportation sector, particularly those offering coach and car hire services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Businesses based in the United Kingdom, specifically in England, may find this opportunity to expand their services and collaborate with the council beneficial for long-term growth and development.

## Notice

BKW102 route to Backwell School (Coach) BKW103 route to Backwell School (Coach) CVA104 route to Chew Valley School (Minibus) BUR101 route to Burrington C of E Primary School (Minibus) In-county, primary and secondary routes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c234c28-5d58-4c72-9450-50e4ed2acdf8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 3 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £629,280 |
| 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 | CLEVEDON |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CROWN CAR HIRE EAST HARPTREE; J N BAKER LTD T/A BAKERS DOLPHIN COACH TRAVEL; TARHUM LTD T/A BLUE IRIS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c234c28-5d58-4c72-9450-50e4ed2acdf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c234c28-5d58-4c72-9450-50e4ed2acdf8
  17th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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