---
title: "Provision of Bus Service (Route 16)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052421"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052421.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Provision of Bus Service (Route 16)

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052421

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of Bus Service (Route 16)", located in Bristol, South West England (region UKK11). This tender focuses on public road transport services within the services category. The contract period is planned to start on 3rd April 2027 and conclude on 3rd April 2031. Being at the initial planning phase, this process utilizes a selective procurement method, specifically a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool, aligning with the legal framework established by UKPGA 2023/54. The tender related to this provision has been published as a planned procurement notice, offering foresight into upcoming opportunities for businesses interested in the public transport sector.

The planned procurement of Route 16 bus services presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in public road transport services. Businesses with a proven track record of delivering effective and efficient transport solutions stand well-suited to leverage this tender to expand or establish their presence within the South West England public transport market. Other suitable contenders might be those with the ability to meet the technical and operational demands associated with large-scale transport service contracts, ensuring compliance with the procurement's selective process criteria. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to enhance their portfolio by securing long-term service provision roles with a prominent public authority.

## 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/026835-2025 |
| 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 14:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026835-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026835-2025
  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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