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title: "51 Taunton - Athelney"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e85f6e46-8f00-4908-b9cf-779c043c348d"
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# 51 Taunton - Athelney

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e85f6e46-8f00-4908-b9cf-779c043c348d

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## Summary

The Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the "51 Taunton - Athelney" public road transport services. The procurement stage was completed with an award on 12th July 2024. The contract spans from 2nd September 2024 to 31st August 2029, with no extension offer available. The Council will retain fare revenue for this service. The procurement method details were not specified. The location of the service is in Taunton, United Kingdom, and falls under the industry category of public road transport services.

This tender for public road transport services between Taunton and Athelney offers opportunities for businesses in the transport sector. Companies providing public transport services with experience in operating vehicles with a capacity of at least 36 passengers may find this tender suitable. The contract period from 2024 to 2029 provides a medium-term growth opportunity for businesses expanding their presence in the public transport industry. Interested suppliers should note the service commencement date of 2nd September 2024 and the submission deadline of 12:00 Noon on 12th July 2024.

## Notice

Taunton - Athelney Bids will be accepted on a cost (Somerset Council retains fare revenue) or subsidy (operator retains fare revenue) basis, please make it clear in your submission which basis you are bidding on, failure to do so will leave the bid invalid. Total patronage between 1st January 2024 and 31st March 2024 was 5,268 of which 1952 were concessionary fare passes. Price based on an overall minimum vehicle capacity of 36 passengers. Variant bids based on vehicles provided by the approved supplier are welcome. Please clearly indicate the vehicle size on any variant bid. Monday to Saturday only. No services on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Revenue and reliability report will be required periodically which will be taken off the automated ticket machine data. Service to begin on 02/09/2024. Contract end date is 31/08/2029. There is no contract extension offer available. Tender will close at 12:00 Noon Friday 12th July 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/979e8a27-62fd-41ae-abc2-15d935f78f0b |
| 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 | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £258 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2024 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/979e8a27-62fd-41ae-abc2-15d935f78f0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/979e8a27-62fd-41ae-abc2-15d935f78f0b
  12th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ContractFinder
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