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850 Bus Service - Evening Journeys

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has awarded a tender titled "850 Bus Service - Evening Journeys" under the industry category of Transport Services (excluding Waste Transport). This procurement process focuses on adding 4 additional journeys to bus route 850 and was executed through a selective, negotiated procedure. The contract, valued at GBP 50,000, began on 23 February 2025 and will last until 24 February 2027. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the award finalized on 15 January 2025. The services will be delivered in England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those specializing in public transportation. While the awarded contract was granted to Carousel Buses Limited, other businesses offering competitive and efficient bus services could explore similar opportunities with local councils. This contract is suitable for larger transportation firms rather than SMEs or VCSEs due to the scale and nature of the required services. Companies adept in negotiating procedures would be particularly well-positioned for similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

850 Bus Service - Evening Journeys

Notice Description

4 additional journeys to bus route 850 awarded using De-minim powers to only operator running on this corridor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-484b8d64-b8b5-4a41-aebd-7dfb7bb9c24e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25736856-0f4f-4ac6-bf88-d01e11b10b95
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 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
Rebecca Brooks
Contact Email
rebecca.brooks@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1189088302

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 BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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