Scope
Reference
C0532
Description
This requirement is for a Media Agency in support of Bus communications & promotion. This requirement will provide a greater understanding of the available services and benefits among members of the public that can access them, in turn generating a greater uptake and usage of such initiatives.
Contract 1. Bus Communication & Promotion - Media
Supplier
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 26 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 November 2025 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 July 2027
- 1 year, 8 months, 3 days
Description of possible extension:
The duration of this contract can be extended by up to 6 calendar months, this is a time only extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Route Agency Limited
- Companies House: 09722237
C/O Bishop Fleming 10 Temple Back, Redcliffe, Bristol, England,
Bristol
BS1 6FL
United Kingdom
Email: info.route@route.agency
Website: https://route.agency/
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
2 individuals with significant control.
Darren John Davidson
Benjamin Dascombe
Correspondance address for both is:
C/O Bishop Fleming,
10 Temple Back,
Bristol,
England,
BS1 6FL
Contract 1. Bus Communication & Promotion - Media
Contracting authority
The West of England Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWR-9284-XMRY
70 Redcliff Street
Bristol
BS1 6AL
United Kingdom
Email: info@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