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850 Bus Service - Sunday Service

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of additional Sunday bus journeys on the 850 bus route, covering the A4/A321 corridor from Sonning/Charvil/Twyford to Henley/High Wycombe. The contract, valued at £40,000, falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport. This direct award contract was initiated on 14th January 2025 and will be active from 23rd February 2025 to 24th February 2027. The procurement was targeted towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an excellent opportunity for local businesses in the transport industry in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those that operate within England and specialise in bus services. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the direct award procurement method favouring smaller enterprises with agile service capabilities. The contract with Carousel Buses Limited showcases the potential for establishing long-term government contracts, providing stable revenue and enhancing business reputation within the local transport sector.

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Notice Title

850 Bus Service - Sunday Service

Notice Description

Additional Sunday journeys added to the 850 bus route on the A4/ A321 corridor (Sonning/Charvil/Twyford to Henley/ High Wycombe)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bda1459-9611-402d-8cc7-8bf7f27855dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b242b38-c00e-4023-9804-0c32bdf2ec76
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAROUSEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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