---
title: "Provision of Bus Service (Route 505)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05241e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05241e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Provision of Bus Service (Route 505)

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05241e

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority is in the planning stage for a potential contract to provide public road transport services, specifically for Bus Route 505. This procurement process has been initiated in accordance with UKPGA 2023/54 and will use a selective procurement method, leveraging a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool. The planned service delivery will span from 3rd April 2027 to 3rd April 2031, focusing on the UKK1 region. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note the strategic timing of this planned procurement, which was publicly announced on 23rd May 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in public road transport services. Companies with a strong track record in delivering efficient and reliable bus services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement seeks to engage service providers adept in navigating selective procurement processes, particularly those familiar with sub-central government projects. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their operations within the United Kingdom's public transport sector.

## Notice

Possible provision of service to be procured, if extension clause not exercised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026832-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2027 - 3 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 6LS |
| 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 | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 14:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026832-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026832-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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