---
title: "Passenger Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054fe0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-19"
---

# Passenger Transport Services

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054fe0

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## Summary

The procurement process for passenger transport services in the United Kingdom is currently in the planning stage, initiated by North Somerset Council. The tender encompasses several transport services, such as Passenger Carrying Vehicles, contracted transport, and community transport services, specifically targeting the region of UKK12 (Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset). The legal basis for the procurement is outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The planned procurement notice was published on 19th June 2025, with preparations for future communications expected by 1st September 2025. The procurement is set to progress, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2034. The estimated gross value of the contract is £180 million, with a net value of £150 million GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in hackney, private hire, public transport, and community transport sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expressly suitable for competing in this procurement process, which is expected to be part of a framework agreement. Businesses that can deliver innovative and reliable transport solutions for North Somerset Council will find growth potential in securing long-term contractual agreements spanning approximately eight years. As the contracting authority is North Somerset Council, firms with experience in sub-central government contracts will be well-positioned to navigate the public authority requirements and contribute to regional transport improvements.

## Notice

Passenger Transport services, such as: Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCV), Contracted transport, Hackney / Private Hire transport, Public transport, Community Transport services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033662-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 11:26 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033662-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033662-2025
  19th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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