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title: "14/667 Street to Wincanton"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-05"
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# 14/667 Street to Wincanton

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f53bd2d9-f7b3-495a-89e0-495feb8d1e8e

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed the award stage for a public procurement process titled "14/667 Street to Wincanton," targeting the public road transport services industry with a CPV code of 60112000. This procurement involves providing bus services from Street to Wincanton, operating from Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays, with a required minimum vehicle capacity of 40 passengers. The contract, valued at £964, was awarded to Southwest Coaches Ltd on 5th February 2026 and will commence on 6th April 2026, running until 28th August 2027. While extension options are not available, this tender was open for submissions until noon on 30th January 2026, highlighting Somerset Council's commitment to enhancing regional transport infrastructure.

This contracting opportunity presents growth prospects for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those with the capacity to provide reliable, large-capacity vehicles for regional service routes. Companies that are adept at navigating subsidy-based financial structures and adhering to passenger service charters will find this opportunity advantageous. Moreover, businesses with a strategic focus on expanding within Somerset and neighbouring areas in the UK, such as British Oversea Territories and Channel Islands, could leverage this contract for regional expansion and brand visibility. The procurement process did not specify a particular method, implying flexibility in the tender approach, making it accessible for a variety of transport providers.

## Notice

14/667 Street to Wincanton Somerset Council wish to tender service Route 1 Street to Wincanton. Monday to Saturday only. No Sundays or Bank Holidays. Minimum Overall vehicle Capacity (Including Standing) 40 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. Monday - Saturday For subsidy bids average patronage is 596 per week (January 2025 to December 2025) based on current timetable. Operators must comply with the Somerset Bus passenger charter. Start Date: 6th April 2026 End Date: 28th August 2027 Option for extension: None Tender will close at 12:00 Noon Friday 30th January 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1210344-e116-4015-826b-7db461370a91 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 28 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £964 |
| 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 | SOUTHWEST COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1210344-e116-4015-826b-7db461370a91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1210344-e116-4015-826b-7db461370a91
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ContractFinder
  Contract Finder

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## Provenance

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