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Bus Grant - Enhancement of Bus Services 20206-29

Published
Published 13 July 2026

Overview

The West of England Combined Authority awarded a bus grant of £842,971.76 to First West of England Limited on 1 July 2026 to enhance three commercially operated bus services in the Bath area: Service 13 (Elmhurst–Foxhill via Bath City Centre), Service 22/U4 (Southdown–University of Bath), and Service 19 (Bath City Centre–Bristol Parkway). The enhancements include increased daytime frequency and additional evening journeys across all three routes. The contract is now in delivery.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Direct
Published
13 July 2026
Classification (CPV)
Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Award outcome

Awarded value
£842,972
Award date
1 July 2026
Contract period
25 July 2026 → 31 March 2029
Winner
  • FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    13 July 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract

    13 July 2026

    View notice ↗
  3. Prior Information Notice

    13 July 2026

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • The West of England Combined Authority

    Buyer

    Bristol, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PGWR-9284-XMRY

    Authority website ↗

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Awarded: Bus Grant - Enhancement of Bus Services 20206-29 — won by FIRST WEST OF ENGLAND LIMITED — Skim