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Road Based Passenger Transport Services

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2023 at 16:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Road Based Passenger Transport Services" contract, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for Transport services (excluding Waste transport). The contract involves the operation of several local bus routes within Bracknell Forest Borough and destinations beyond the borough's boundary. The contract, valued at £4,816,380, was awarded to Thames Valley Buses. The initial period of the contract began on 26 April 2023 and is set to end on 28 November 2025, with potential for two one-year extensions. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, and the process reached the award update stage with the contract completion status noted as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and potentially for VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) to grow their business by engaging in public transport services within a major borough in the South East of England. Companies operating in the transport services sector are well-suited to compete for such contracts. By participating in this contract, suppliers can enhance their portfolio and credibility, expand their market reach, and secure sustainable business growth through stable, long-term service provisions. The strategic operation of multiple bus routes also provides the potential for businesses to leverage local knowledge and expertise to deliver efficient and reliable transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Road Based Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

Award of one contract this quarter through the Road Based Passenger Transport Services DPS that this notice relates to - Lot 1 of the DPS for Road Based Passenger Transport Services - to operate a number of local bus routes serving Bracknell Forest Borough and destinations beyond the borough boundary. Nine routes have been awarded. The initial contract periods ends 3 years from 29 November 2022 (i.e. the commencement of the DPS Agreement), with an additional two optional extensions both of 1 year (i.e. 28/11/25 + 1 year + 1 year)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f090a0c-3028-45e0-8731-3ada17dab8ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73a09e-f975-4c07-945c-7b5334ed08c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£4,816,380 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,816,380 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2023 - 28 Nov 2025 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
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)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THAMES VALLEY BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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