---
title: "Provision of Bus Service (Route 20)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052423"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Provision of Bus Service (Route 20)

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052423

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the West of England Combined Authority involves the planned provision of a Bus Service for Route 20, set within the public road transport services industry. The procurement, falling under the category of services, is currently in the planning stage. The procurement method being selective involves using a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool, showcasing its strategic approach. The intended procurement period is set to commence from 3rd April 2027 and conclude on 3rd April 2031. The authority, classified as a sub-central government body, is located in Bristol, United Kingdom, and has published a pipeline notice as of 23rd May 2025, highlighting the advanced planning and foresight undertaken for this contract opportunity.

Businesses specialising in public transport services are well-positioned to benefit from this tender opportunity due to the scale and duration of the contract. The planned contract not only offers an extended period of guaranteed service provision but also signifies potential routes for expansion within the UK's transportation sector. Given the procurement's strategic nature and its association with a government body, companies experienced in adhering to rigorous compliance standards and possessing a track record in delivering high-quality service infrastructure would stand to gain significantly. This tender presents a promising avenue for establishing or strengthening relationships with public-sector clients, thereby fostering long-term business growth.

## 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/026837-2025 |
| 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 15:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026837-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026837-2025
  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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