---
title: "Provision of Bus Service (Route 13)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052424"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052424.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Provision of Bus Service (Route 13)

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052424

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority has announced a planned procurement for the provision of a bus service (Route 13), set within the public road transport services category. The process is in the planning stage, and the procurement will take place within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the South West region, UKK1. Relevant legislation guiding the tender is UKPGA 2023/54. The proposed service is expected to commence on 3rd April 2027 and conclude by 3rd April 2031, contingent on any extension clauses. This procurement will follow a selective method, utilising a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool to identify suitable suppliers.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in public road transport services, particularly those capable of operating extensive service routes. Companies with experience and resources to meet the specified service timelines and requirements might find this opportunity conducive for business growth. The Authority being a sub-central government public authority indicates a well-governed contracting process, providing a reliable partnership chance for successful suppliers. The planned status of this procurement suggests that businesses should prepare to engage in a competitive bidding process to secure this contract.

## 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/026838-2025 |
| 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/026838-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026838-2025
  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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