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title: "14/016 Huish Episcopi - Bridgwater"
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# 14/016 Huish Episcopi - Bridgwater

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bda4570-3eb6-43ca-a397-910aa88db1f9

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the public service route 16, which runs between Huish Episcopi and Bridgwater. This contract covers public road transport services within the United Kingdom, and it falls under the industry category specified by CPV code 60112000. Procurement was initiated as a tender and has now progressed to the award stage, with Hatch Green Garage Ltd T/A Hatch Green Coaches selected as the supplier. The contract is set to begin operations on 1st September 2025 and will continue until 2nd September 2028, with the possibility of extension for up to two years. The service will operate from Monday to Saturday and has a minimum capacity requirement of 35 passengers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing public road transport services. Companies interested in similar opportunities would benefit from demonstrating capability in handling service routes efficiently and providing competitive cost solutions. Businesses that can operate under both independent fare retention and subsidy models may find such contracts particularly rewarding. Somerset Council, as the buying organisation, could offer further contracts in the future, offering potential for growth to firms that align well with these requirements and models. The procurement itself does not emphasise suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting a focus on established operators in the transportation industry.

## Notice

Somerset Council wish to tender public service route 16 - Huish Episcopi - Bridgwater. Monday to Saturday only, no service on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Minimum overall capacity of 35. Bids will be accepted on a cost basis (SCC retains fare revenue) or subsidy (operator retains fare revenue) basis, please make it clear in your submission which basis you are bidding on. Service to begin on Monday 1st September 2025. Contract end date is 2nd September 2028 Somerset Council retains an option to extend this contract by a period of 12 months up to a maximum of 2 years if funding allows See attached tender schedule for full details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a028a2ce-e359-4d95-878b-ffdea998e224 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 2 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £294 |
| 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 | HATCH GREEN GARAGE LTD T/A HATCH GREEN COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a028a2ce-e359-4d95-878b-ffdea998e224

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a028a2ce-e359-4d95-878b-ffdea998e224
  15th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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