Scope
Reference
C0445
Description
This contract supports the Kids Go Free subsidised fare initiative that allows for free travel for the under 16s, with this supplier.
Contract 1. Bus Grant Fares and Ticketing – Kids Go Free - First Bus
Supplier
Contract value
- £734,037 excluding VAT
- £880,844.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
2 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 16 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 July 2025 to 5 September 2025
- 1 month, 18 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED
- Companies House: 00025088
Enterprise House
Bristol
BS5 0DZ
United Kingdom
Email: robert.sanderson@firstbus.co.uk
Website: http://firstbus.co.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
Please see Companies House
Contract 1. Bus Grant Fares and Ticketing - Kids Go Free - First Bus
Contracting authority
The West of England Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWR-9284-XMRY
70 Redcliff Street
Bristol
BS1 6AL
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government