---
title: "Enhancement of Service U2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a1cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Enhancement of Service U2

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1cc

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## Summary

North Somerset Council, located in Weston-super-Mare, has completed the procurement process for the enhancement of Service U2, extending a bus service in the region. The procurement falls under the "services" category with a specific focus on public road transport services (CPV 60112000). The procurement method was direct, conducted without competition, indicating it fell below the financial threshold that mandates open competition. The contract began on 31st August 2025 and is set to run until 29th August 2026. North Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority, has managed this tender process, concluding with an active award status to FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED, a large supplier based in Bristol.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those specialising in bus operations and route expansions. Although the procurement was direct and below the threshold for an open competition, businesses that can offer competitive advantages or innovative solutions may find such tenders beneficial to showcasing capabilities and expanding service portfolios. Companies already operating in the South West of England would be especially well-positioned given the localised nature of the contract work required.

## Notice

Extension of bus service U2 to Weston-super-Mare.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048086-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048086-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048086-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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