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title: "14/623 Rockwell Green - Bridgwater College - Cannington College"
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# 14/623 Rockwell Green - Bridgwater College - Cannington College

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c218bda-f1a6-4442-88c3-af9e2f9bce8e

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## Summary

Somerset Council has conducted a public procurement process for the service route 14/623, connecting Rockwell Green, Bridgwater College, and Cannington College. This contracting process falls under the category of Public road transport services, with delivery locations specified as the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to First South West Ltd on 15th July 2025. This contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2028, with a possibility for extension, depending on funding. The procurement was conducted using tender methodology with submissions evaluated based on cost or subsidy-based criteria.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport, particularly those specialising in college transportation services. Companies with the capability to manage routes with a minimum capacity of 70 passengers and flexible fare revenue models are well-suited to compete in this market. The awarded contract provides a stable framework within the context of educational transport services, presenting potential for business growth through long-term engagement with Somerset Council. Businesses looking to expand their transport service operations within the UK and affiliated territories should see this as a valuable opportunity.

## Notice

Somerset Council wish to tender service 14/623 Rockwell Green - Bridgwater College - Cannington College. Monday to Friday College days only. No service on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. Minimum overall capacity of 70 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 30/06/2028. Somerset council retains the option to extend this contract by a period of 12 months up to 2 years if funding allows See attached tender schedule for full contract details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccd037c-ab00-4adc-8020-4818b8f783b5 |
| 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 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £324 |
| 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

- 15 Jul 2025 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccd037c-ab00-4adc-8020-4818b8f783b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccd037c-ab00-4adc-8020-4818b8f783b5
  15th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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