Scope
Reference
C0479
Description
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.
Contract 1. Bus Grant - enhancement of bus services (Services 13, 22/U4, 19)
Supplier
Contract value
- £588,503 excluding VAT
- £588,503 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 August 2025 to 4 April 2026
- 7 months, 5 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKK - South West (England)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
The value of the Bus Service 13, Bus Service 22 U4 and Bus Service 19 are above the PA23 threshold and will therefore need to be made under s41 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 - single supplier justification for direct award - ie First Bus have exclusive rights and there are no reasonable alternatives, which means only FirstBus can deliver these enhanced services.
Supplier
FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED
- Companies House: 00025088
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGT-3998-YBXQ
Enterprise House
Bristol
BS50DZ
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
Contract 1. Bus Grant - enhancement of bus services (Services 13, 22/U4, 19)
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