SOMERSET COUNCIL · Awarded contract
Awarded

Operation of Yeovil Town Evening Bus Services (Routes 51/61) for Somerset Council

Awarded 06 Apr 2026

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Awarded06 Apr 2026
Value£215.86
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 2y 5mo2y 12mo term, 20% elapsed
Awarded 6 Apr 2026Expires 30 Mar 2029

Somerset Council awarded a contract to First South West Ltd for the operation of Yeovil Town Service evening routes 51/61, running Monday to Saturday year-round with no services on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

The contract, valued at £215.86, commenced on 7th April 2026 and runs until 31st March 2029, with an optional 12-month extension subject to funding.

Bids were accepted on a cost basis only, with Somerset Council retaining fare revenue, and the supplier is required to provide periodic revenue and reliability reports based on automated ticket machine data.

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