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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | The West of England Combined Authority |
| Main Category: | — |
| Procurement Method: | Direct award |
| Method Rationale: | 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. |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 13 July 2026 |
All 3 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Bus Grant - Enhancement of Bus Services 20206-29
Bus Grant - Enhancement of Bus Services 20206-29
Bus Grant - Enhancement of Bus Services 20206-29
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| Award value: | £842,971.76 |
| Award status: | Pending |
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.
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| Contract Start Date: | 25 July 2026 |
| Contract End Date: | 31 March 2029 |
| Contract Duration: | 2.8 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-06c9aa |
| Notice Reference: | 065688-2026 |