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title: "14/098 Broadway - Taunton"
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# 14/098 Broadway - Taunton

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87395e12-c6ee-4e69-a52d-9f970df89719

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for a public road transport service titled "14/098 Broadway - Taunton". The contract falls within the industry category of public road transport services (CPV: 60112000). This service is located in Taunton, United Kingdom, and will begin operating on 1st September 2025, lasting until 1st September 2028. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and concluded with the awarding stage on 21st July 2025. Businesses were requested to bid on either a cost basis, where Somerset County Council retains fare revenue, or a subsidy basis, where the operator retains the fare revenue.

This tender represents a favourable opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those with capacity to manage the logistics of regular weekday service with specified vehicle capacity requirements. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not identified as specifically suitable for this contract, companies with robust infrastructure and experience in public transport could benefit from the potential revenue through patronage. Given the consistent average patronage numbers, seasoned operators could find this contract a reliable source of revenue for sustaining and expanding their business in public transport services. The successful supplier, Hatch Green Garage Ltd T/A Hatch Green Coaches, showcases the kind of enterprise well-aligned to fulfil the contract requirements effectively.

## Notice

98 - Broadway - Taunton Public Service Monday to Friday only, no service on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Minimum overall capacity of 35 required. As part of your bid please provide full details of vehicle capacity, i.e. both seated and standing capacity. 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. Average patronage per month from Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 is 470 of which 14.5 was concessionary fares. Service to begin on Monday 1st September 2025. Contract end date is 1st September 2028. No extension options available. See tender schedule for full contract details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f40a8b-81c9-40b2-a70b-350c6a0d72b8 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £209 |
| 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

- 21 Jul 2025 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f40a8b-81c9-40b2-a70b-350c6a0d72b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f40a8b-81c9-40b2-a70b-350c6a0d72b8
  21st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ContractFinder
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