---
title: "Supported Bus Services Bath & North East Somerset & South Gloucestershire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029d89"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-06-18"
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# Supported Bus Services Bath & North East Somerset & South Gloucestershire

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d89

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Supported Bus Services Bath & North East Somerset & South Gloucestershire" is being conducted by the West of England Combined Authority. This open tender, classified under special-purpose road passenger-transport services, involves the provision of supported bus services in the Bath and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with key dates including the tender submission deadline of 19 April 2021 and a contract period running from 29 August 2021 to 28 August 2022, with a potential for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport and logistics, particularly those with capabilities in hiring passenger transport vehicles or those aligned with public road transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender appealing, as five out of the nine bids received were from SMEs. Companies focused on quality service and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

Provision of supported bus services for Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucesterhire

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the Section V which includes information regarding the award of service routes, days of operation and Cost.

Renewal: 12 Month Contract with option to extend for a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013870-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2021 - 28 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | 18 months into current contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,946,681 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; CT COACHES; EUROTAXIS; FIRST BUS; STAGECOACH WEST T/A CHELTENHAM & GLOUCESTER OMNIBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2021 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013870-2021
- 19 Mar 2021 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005656-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
- https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/
- https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/

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