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PHC26117 Supported Bus Service 2026 - Service 26

Published
Published 7 July 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 4 August 2026 (11 days left)

Overview

Torbay Council is seeking a new operator for supported bus service 26 (formerly service 60), following the incumbent operator's notice to quit on the 2024-awarded contract. The service will provide non-commercial bus routes in Paignton with improved frequency, extended operating hours, weekend service, and modern low or zero-emission vehicles, with potential overlap with a new enhanced service 27 connecting Paignton town centre to schools and Torbay Hospital. The estimated contract value is £350,000 and submissions close 4 August 2026.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£350,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
7 July 2026
Questions by
17 July 2026
Deadline
4 August 2026
Classification (CPV)
Public road transport services

Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Notice

    7 July 2026

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