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title: "14/023 Williton / Cotford St Luke / West Bagborough - Taunton"
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# 14/023 Williton / Cotford St Luke / West Bagborough - Taunton

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ecf5144-9d83-402b-92aa-3e0704963e3b

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## Summary

Somerset Council has successfully completed the award phase for the contract titled "14/023 Williton / Cotford St Luke / West Bagborough - Taunton", which falls under the industry category of public road transport services (CPV 60112000). This procurement focuses on a route servicing Taunton, with no service on weekends or bank holidays, and requires a minimum vehicle capacity of 25 passengers. The award was finalized on the 15th of July, 2025, with the contracting period set to commence on the 1st of September 2025 and run through to the 2nd of September 2028. The successful supplier, Hatch Green Garage Ltd T/A Hatch Green Coaches, will operate under a cost basis or subsidy model, with Somerset Council retaining or the operator retaining fare revenue respectively, as specified in their bid submission.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for transport businesses looking to expand their services in Somerset, particularly in operating local bus routes. Operators capable of managing flexible service options with the necessary vehicle capacity stand to benefit significantly from taking on such contracts. While the procurement method details remain unspecified, the completed status of the award presents an opportune moment for future competitors to study the current market dynamics and supplier performance for potential upcoming tenders in Somerset and similar areas. Companies well-versed in public road transport services and interested in regular route services with set operational parameters should find this sector promising for growth.

## Notice

Somerset Council wish to tender service route 23 Williton / Cotford St Luke / West Bagborough - Taunton. Monday to Friday only, no service on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. Minimum overall capacity of 25 required 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. No extension clause available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b8f571f-2c50-4504-9661-5e0d43789475 |
| 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 | £494 |
| 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 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b8f571f-2c50-4504-9661-5e0d43789475

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b8f571f-2c50-4504-9661-5e0d43789475
  15th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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