---
title: "Enhancement of Service X18"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a1e6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Enhancement of Service X18

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1e6

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by North Somerset Council involves the enhancement of bus service X18, located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. This falls under the industry category of public road transport services. The procurement method employed was a direct approach without competition, as it was below the threshold value. The contract was awarded to FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED as of 22nd May 2026, with the contract active from 3rd November 2025 to 29th August 2026. This award marks a completed status in the procurement stage, following services procurement for sub-central government public authorities.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the public transportation sector, specifically those with capabilities in enhancing local bus services. Large companies like FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED that can execute transport service improvements efficiently are well-suited for such contracts. Business growth can be facilitated through contracts that involve service enhancements to existing routes, especially on a regional scale, offering potential revenue and long-term working relationships with public authorities like North Somerset Council. The direct procurement method favours businesses already positioned to provide these services without the extended need for competitive tendering processes.

## Notice

Enhancement of bus service X18 by making use of vehicle for trips in the middle of the day in addition to the trips timed for the college.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048128-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,166 |

## 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 14:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048128-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048128-2026
  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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