---
title: "\"your Bus Service\" survey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c10"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-25"
---

# "your Bus Service" survey

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c10

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Somerset Council, involved the completion of the "Your Bus Service" survey, which aligns with the Department for Transport's requirements related to the Bus Services Fund. This process, categorised under market research services, was concluded with an award under the procurement stage, employing a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning no competition was involved. The contract commenced on 20 February 2026 and will conclude on 31 March 2027, with a gross value of £66,638 and net value of £55,532 GBP. The main activities are set in the region UKK23, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs with expertise in market research to collaborate with sub-central public authorities like Somerset Council. Such contracts can enhance business profiles and demonstrate expertise in service delivery within the transport services sector. Companies specialising in survey methodologies and data analysis would find this opportunity particularly suitable, as it requires engaging with strategic public transport assessments and providing insightful results to support governmental transport initiatives.

## Notice

Participation in the Your Bus Journey survey is a Department for Transport (DfT) requirement linked to the new Bus Services Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016902-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,532 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSPORT FOCUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016902-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016902-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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