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RBWM - Supported Bus Services Award Notice

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2025 at 17:25

Award Notice
Tender

18 Jul 2024 at 13:32

Tender Notice
Planning

28 Jun 2024 at 15:41

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Jun 2024 at 10:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council has awarded a contract for supported bus services, consolidating six routes: Maidenhead to Henley & Twyford, Maidenhead Town Services, Slough to Eton Wick, Windsor to Ascot (via Sunninghill), Windsor to Maidenhead, and Windsor to Staines. The procurement follows a competitive procedure with negotiation under the public service obligations in transport regulations 2023. The contract, starting from April 2025, is valued at £9.26 million annually and spans an initial term of five years, with possible extensions of three and two years. Any income from the services remains with the suppliers, Thames Valley Buses Limited and Carousel Buses Ltd., who were awarded the contract on 24 December 2024 to start operations from 6 April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of managing public road transport services. The structured lotting of the bus routes allows diverse businesses involved in transportation to compete for specific service sectors, thus enhancing the potential for bespoke, efficient public transport solutions. With up to £1.28 million per annum available to support these services, successful bidders can expect consistent revenue streams and opportunities to expand their operations within the South East England region, making this a lucrative prospect for eligible transport service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBWM - Supported Bus Services Award Notice

Notice Description

The Authority (the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead) is procuring supported bus services. The Authority is proposing six routes (consolidating its existing routes) which make up the lotting structure for this tender. They are as follows: * Lot 1: Maidenhead to Henley & Twyford; * Lot 2: Maidenhead Town Services; * Lot 3: Slough to Eton Wick; * Lot 4: Windsor to Ascot (via Sunninghill); * Lot 5: Windsor to Maidenhead; and * Lot 6: Windsor to Staines. The Authority has up to PS1.28 million (per annum) to supplement the services. We anticipate an effective date (i.e. contract signature and mobilisation to commence) of early January 2025 with services commencement from April 2025. The contract term is as follows: 5+3+2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28e5fb03-6c2d-4445-931b-c42756e5d004
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d9b327-e104-4614-b43e-3c7bdb35c9c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,260,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,260,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 5 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 1RF
Postcode Area
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Thames Valley Buses

Carousel Buses Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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