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title: "14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells"
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# 14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3f918db-f8fe-4d5b-96ab-5b28c02d69a1

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## Summary

Somerset Council, in collaboration with North Somerset Council, has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process for the operation of bus service number 126, connecting Weston Super Mare and Wells. Classified under the industry category 'Public road transport services' (CPV code 60112000), the tender was open for various operational options featuring two or three buses for different periods. The service, set to commence on 7th April 2025 and end on 4th April 2026, has the potential extension of up to 12 months depending on funding availability. The tender process closed on 7th February 2025, with a total project value of £526,794 awarded to First West of England, headquartered at Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol.

This tender presents a prime business growth opportunity, particularly for transportation companies able to efficiently manage and operate public bus services. Businesses experienced in public transportation and capable of offering flexible operational models, including variants based on fleet size, would find this contract beneficial. The involvement of Somerset and North Somerset Councils and the BSIP funding guarantees a substantial and stable partnership, promising consistent patronage as reported for the previous year. Companies with innovative approaches to bus service operations and cost management systems, especially those adaptable to the project's options, will be well-poised to thrive from this contract.

## Notice

14/126 Weston Super Mare - Wells Somerset Council in Partnership with North Somerset Council wish to tender Service 126. We are accepting the following options for bids: Option 1 - Operate 2 buses all year round. Option 2 - THREE BUSES (First Week of April to last week of October, reverting to OPTION 1 First Week of November to last week of March). Option 3 - THREE BUSES (All Year) Patronage between Jan 2024 and Dec 2024 was 94,110 Options: 1 - Cost Basis (SC Retains fares) 2 - Subsidy Basis (Operator retains fares) Please make it clear on your bid your preferred option(s). Variant bids based on vehicles provided by the approved supplier are welcome. Please clearly indicate the vehicle size on any variant bid. Service to begin on 7th April 2025. Contract end date is 4th April 2025. This service will be funded using BSIP funding, which is currently only confirmed until March 2026. Start Date: 7th April 2025 End Date: 04th April 2026. Option for extension: Somerset Council retains an option to extend the contract up to a period of 12 months should funding allow. Tender will close at 12:00pm on Friday, 7th February 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37247ace-21d5-4a54-a7cb-c270510c1c7e |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 4 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £526,794 |
| 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 WEST OF ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37247ace-21d5-4a54-a7cb-c270510c1c7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37247ace-21d5-4a54-a7cb-c270510c1c7e
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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