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WBCF2 Bus Service

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Jun 2026 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of the WBCF2 Bus Service, specifically a school coach service to Forest Secondary School. The procurement falls under the transportation services industry category, with a focus on areas in England, United Kingdom. The award stage has concluded with Horseman Coaches Ltd being awarded the contract on 22nd June 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029. This tender was procured via a method outlined as "Other - ", and had a total value of £210,546 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector looking to expand their portfolio by providing school transportation services. Businesses specialising in reliable and efficient transport solutions, especially those with prior experience in contracting with local councils, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The awarded contract can serve as a robust reference for future bids, demonstrating capability in managing long-term service contracts with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCF2 Bus Service

Notice Description

F2 School Coach service to Forest Secondary School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49a2f687-6734-4222-9094-baef21c955eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331f2012-de4c-4abd-8365-7dc3a0d387ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£210,546 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,546 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HORSEMAN COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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