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title: "14/519 Pilton - Shepton Mallet - Strode College"
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# 14/519 Pilton - Shepton Mallet - Strode College

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e744d798-6993-44b6-8a46-6cbff6c05b32

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed the tender process for the provision of public road transport services under the title "14/519 Pilton - Shepton Mallet - Strode College". This contract pertains to providing transport on college and school days with a minimum capacity of 50. The service is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030, with an option for a 12-month extension. Libra Travel has been awarded the contract, which is classified under the CPV code 60112000. The service is primarily located in Taunton, within the United Kingdom and extends broadly to several areas. The procurement stage has now moved to the Award phase as of 15th July 2025.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the public road transport sector, especially those capable of fulfilling the requirements of transporting a substantial number of passengers regularly. It is ideal for well-established transport companies looking to expand their operations by engaging in long-term contracts with public entities. While the tender does not specify procurement methods, it encourages competitive bids from capable suppliers willing to provide robust and efficient transport solutions aligned with public sector expectations.

## Notice

Somerset Council wish to tender service 14/519 Pilton - Shepton Mallet - Strode College Monday to Friday - College / school days only. Minimum overall capacity of 50 required. Service to begin on Monday 1st September 2025. Contract end date is 31/07/2030. Somerset Council retains an option to extend this contract by a period of 12 months. See tender schedule for full contract details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e336accd-3b7a-4027-a566-446ade5c7f44 |
| 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 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £344 |
| 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 | LIBRA TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e336accd-3b7a-4027-a566-446ade5c7f44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e336accd-3b7a-4027-a566-446ade5c7f44
  15th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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