---
title: "Provision of Bus Service (Route 11)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052431"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052431.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Provision of Bus Service (Route 11)

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052431

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority is planning a procurement process for the provision of a bus service (Route 11) as detailed in the pipeline notice published on 23rd May 2025. The service falls under the public road transport services industry category, with its regional focus in UKK1, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a selective procurement method to be employed, using pre-Procurement Act commercial tools. Key contractual dates highlight the service's planned start from 3rd April 2027, extending until 3rd April 2031, should no contractual extension clause be exercised.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public transport services and related logistics. Companies with experience in working with sub-central government entities or those familiar with the framework for DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) engagements will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The planned status of this procurement suggests adequate lead time for businesses to prepare comprehensive tenders that align with the legal and logistical requirements set out by the West of England Combined Authority, thus supporting strategic business growth and service expansion in the public transport domain.

## 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/026854-2025 |
| 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 15:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026854-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026854-2025
  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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