Bus Grant - Enhancement of Bus Services 20206-29

A Contract Award Notice
by THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract ()
Duration: not specified
Value: £843K

Sector: MISCELLANEOUS
Published: 13 Jul 2026
Delivery: not specified
Deadline: n/a

Related Terms

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

West of England Combined Authority Bristol

1 supplier

First West of England Bristol

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.

Award Detail

1	First West of England (Bristol) Bus Grant Enhanced Services - 2026-29 Reference: 1 Value: £842,972

CPV Codes

None found

Legal Justification

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.