This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jul 2019 at 08:13

Tender

03 Apr 2019 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Wokingham Borough Council is overseeing a procurement process for "Home to School Transport Services," specifically aimed at providing 13 transport routes for Secondary School students for the academic year (190 days). This tender falls under the transport services category and has a total estimated value of £4,000,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 10th May 2019, while the contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2019 and last until 2nd September 2024. The delivery of these services is expected to take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, especially those specialising in school transportation services. Companies with the capacity to manage multiple transport routes are encouraged to participate, as they can bid for one or more Lots specified in the tender. The completion of this contract creates openings for SMEs to expand their operations and enhance their portfolio by establishing long-term relationships with a local authority, thereby contributing to business growth within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Home to School Transport Services

Notice Description

Wokingham Borough Council are inviting tenders for the provision of 13 Home to School transport routes for Secondary School students to operate throughout the academic year (190 days per annum). Each route (Lot) will require a minimum seating capacity as stated in the ITT documents. Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e81917b-ec35-4bfd-b3d3-9825bf46ecb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3dd813-57fc-4b02-b766-990253708f47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,729,350 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20197 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2019 - 2 Sep 2024 Over 5 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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

C E Jeatt & Sons Ltd t/a White Bus Services

Fargo Coaches

Horseman Coaches Ltd

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