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title: "14/051E Yeovil Town Service - Evenings"
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# 14/051E Yeovil Town Service - Evenings

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b936d2a-f309-4811-ae71-aed2da081cea

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Somerset Council focuses on the "14/051E Yeovil Town Service - Evenings" tender within the public road transport services industry. The procurement process, currently at the award stage, aims to manage evening transport routes in Yeovil from Monday to Saturday throughout the year, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays. The awarded contract, valued at £215.86, is scheduled to commence on 7th April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of up to one year if funding permits. The deadline for submitting tenders was 12:00 Noon on 13th February 2026. Notably, this tender involved a cost-based competition, with Somerset Council retaining the fare revenue.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in public transport services, particularly those with the capability to provide reliable and cost-efficient evening transport services. Companies with a strong understanding of local transport needs and the ability to supply the appropriate vehicle capacity for the specified service times would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. As the winning supplier, First South West Ltd stands to benefit from enhanced market visibility and business growth by fulfilling this contract. Their involvement sets a precedence for other transport entities aiming to expand their service offerings within Somerset and similar locales.

## Notice

14/051E Yeovil Town Service - Evenings Somerset Council wish to tender the routes 51/61 Yeovil Town Service - Evenings. Monday to Saturday all year round. No services on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Bids will only be accepted on a cost basis (SCC retains fare revenue) only. Revenue and reliability report will be required periodically which will be taken off the automated ticket machine data. As part of your bid, please provide full details of vehicle size and capacity, i.e. both seated and standing capacity, please indicate the split of seating and standing of the vehicles you will be using. Please see detailed timetable and map attached. Contract Start 7th April 2026 to 31st March 2029. An extension offer is available for a period of 12 months up to 1 year if funding allows. Tender will close at 12:00 Noon Friday 13th February 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e550fe2a-e4f3-406c-990d-f8af76b43899 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215 |
| 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 SOUTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e550fe2a-e4f3-406c-990d-f8af76b43899

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e550fe2a-e4f3-406c-990d-f8af76b43899
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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