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14/001 Yeovil - Castle Cary - Shepton Mallet

Awarded to Southwest Coaches Ltd

SOMERSET COUNCIL(buyer)

Published
Published 4 February 2026
Deadline
Closed 30 January 2026

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Overview

Somerset Council procured bus service operations for Route 14/001 connecting Yeovil, Castle Cary, and Shepton Mallet, Monday to Saturday, from 13 April 2026 to 28 August 2027. Southwest Coaches Ltd was awarded the contract on 4 February 2026 for a value of £760.71, with operators required to meet minimum capacity standards, provide periodic revenue and reliability reports, and submit vehicle specifications as part of their bid.

Contracting authority

  • 69 awarded contracts

    Taunton, United Kingdom

    GB-SRS: sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XhPB26DC

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Works
SME suitable
No
Published
4 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)Public road transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£761
Award date
4 February 2026
Contract period
12 April 2026 → 28 August 2027
Winner
  • Southwest Coaches Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    4 February 2026

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