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title: "Supported Bus Services and Park & Ride"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0318b1"
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# Supported Bus Services and Park & Ride

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0318b1

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the West of England Combined Authority for supported bus services and the Park & Ride in the Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire areas. This tender, classified under transport services, is currently in the active tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 21 March 2022 at 10:00 AM. The contract is valued at £40,000,000 and follows an open procurement method, allowing interested parties the opportunity to bid for one or multiple bus routes specified in the tender documentation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for transport service providers and companies involved in public transportation solutions. Businesses with experience in providing bus services, especially those offering electric buses or innovative transport solutions, may find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The open procedure facilitates participation from a broad range of suppliers, potentially stimulating competition and enhancing service offerings in the region.

## Notice

This opportunity relates to the provision of supported bus services in the Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas and Bristol Park and Ride Services. Please note that this notice covers all of the bus routes listed in Appendix A. Providers may bid for a single bus route or a combination of any bus routes. There is no limit to the number of bus routes which you can submit a response for. Please refer to https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ - Project REF DN597707 for all details of the services required under this tender and bus operating schedules. Please note the deadline for submission of Tenders Monday 21 March at 1000am

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This opportunity relates to the provision of supported bus services in the Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas and Bristol Park and Ride Services. Please note that this notice covers all of the bus routes listed in Appendix A. Providers may bid for a single bus route or a combination of any bus routes. There is no limit to the number of bus routes which you can submit a response for. Please refer to https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ - Project REF DN597707 for all details of the services required under this tender and bus operating schedules.

Renewal: Subject to government guidance and regional need post 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004629-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | For further notices to be published 18 months prior to the contract end |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34144910 - Electric buses
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004629-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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