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title: "14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells"
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# 14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57b84357-7af1-42e7-a5c2-c8ed3479f1c8

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## Summary

Somerset Council is overseeing the public procurement process for the "14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells" contract, focusing on public road transport services with a minimum vehicle capacity of 60 passengers. This process is at the award stage, with First West of England appointed as the supplier on 16th February 2026. The services, delivered within the United Kingdom and potentially extending globally, will commence on 7th April 2026 and are set to conclude on 2nd April 2028. The tender offered submissions on either a cost or subsidy basis, with a deadline that concluded on 6th February 2026. This procurement aligns with the CPV classification of public road transport services, reinforcing Somerset Council’s commitment to improving local transport infrastructure.

This contract represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for transport providers specialising in large-scale passenger services. Companies adept in managing and operating bus routes will find this contract well-suited to their expertise, especially those capable of handling the operational dynamics of securing, managing and retaining fare revenue models. The absence of an extension offer underscores the significance of vigilant project planning and execution over the fixed contract term. Businesses with a focus on transport services can expand their operation into Somerset’s public transport sphere, leveraging this substantial contract to enhance their community service footprint.

## Notice

14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells Price based on an overall minimum vehicle capacity of 60 passengers. Bids will be accepted on a cost (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. Average weekly patronage between October 2024 and September 2025 is 2072 Options: 1 - Cost Basis (SC Retains fares) 2 - Subsidy Basis (Operator retains fares) Monday to Saturday only. Excluding Sundays and public holidays. Service to begin on 8th April 2026. Contract end date is 2nd April 2028. There is no extension offer available. Tender will close at 12:00pm on Friday, 6th February 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46cd1844-7185-4442-b8a4-58f503f848c1 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 WEST OF ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46cd1844-7185-4442-b8a4-58f503f848c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46cd1844-7185-4442-b8a4-58f503f848c1
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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