---
title: "Bus Grant - Enhancement of Bus Services 20206-29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9aa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-13"
---

# Bus Grant - Enhancement of Bus Services 20206-29

Buyer: THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c9aa

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Bus Grant - Enhancement of Bus Services 2026-29" is being led by The West of England Combined Authority, situated in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver, and is located within the UKK region. This process is currently in the award stage, following a direct award procurement method due to exclusive rights held by the supplier, FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED. The contract is valued at £842,971.76 and spans from 26th July 2026 to 31st March 2029. The enhancements include increasing frequencies for bus services between Elmhurst and Foxhill, Southdown and the University of Bath, and Bath City Centre to Bristol Parkway. Key milestones include a future signature date scheduled for 24th July 2026, with the standstill period concluding on 23rd July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the transport or logistics sectors, to partner or engage in subcontracting activities in the public transport domain. Although the procurement method was a direct award to FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED due to their exclusive service rights, ancillary services such as vehicle maintenance, supply chain logistics, and driver training could attract potential collaborations. Businesses specialising in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of public transport services are well-suited to contribute to this project, thereby facilitating regional connectivity and boosting local economies.

## Notice

Enhancement of the following bus services: Service 13 - Elmhurst - Foxhill via Bath City Centre, is a commercially operated bus service by First. It is proposed to enhance the daytime frequency and evenings journeys. Service 22/U4 - Southdown - University of Bath, is a commercially operated bus service by First. It is proposed to enhance the daytime frequency and evenings journeys. Service 19 - Bath City Centre - Bristol Parkway, is a commercially operated bus service by First. It is proposed to enhance the daytime frequency and evenings journeys.

### Procurement Information

Bus Service 19, 13 and U4 enhancements are classified as a Direct Award above the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) threshold. The bus services direct award is made under s41 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 - single supplier justification - First Bus have exclusive rights and there are no reasonable alternatives, which means only First Bus can deliver these enhanced services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065694-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £842,971 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AL |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 14:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065694-2026
- 13 Jul 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065688-2026
- 13 Jul 2026 at 13:47 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065679-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065694-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065688-2026
  13th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065679-2026
  13th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00025088/officers
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/

## Provenance

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