Tender

Bus Route 154

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Dec 2020 at 17:47

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Dec 2020 at 17:38

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Dec 2020 at 17:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) has issued a request for quotation to commission a public bus service, designated as Bus Route 154, which will operate once a week between Stratfield Saye and Reading. This procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, involves an open procurement method and has a tender period that concluded on 22nd December 2020. The contract is set to start on 1st January 2021 and will run for an initial term of three years, potentially extendable for up to two additional one-year periods. The total contract value is £52,000 per annum, with the anticipated delivery occurring within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the public transport services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to deliver consistent bus operations. Companies specialising in public road transport are encouraged to participate in this tender, especially those with experience in providing contract transport services. The successful bidder will have the chance to establish a long-term relationship with Wokingham Borough Council and expand their footprint in the local transport market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Route 154

Notice Description

A request for quotation (RFQ) was issued by Wokingham Borough Council (WBC), who wish to commission a public bus service to operate once a week between Stratfield Saye and Reading (Stratfield Saye - Beech Hill - Loddon Court Farm - Reading. This service is being retendered as it has reached the end of its existing contract. The contract will run for an initial term of 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance. The contract is expected to commence in January 2021 (advisory). The term of the contract may be extended for 2 periods of up to 1 year per period; each period subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability and mutual agreement between the parties. The awarded contract value is PS5200 per annum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270a6f08-9dba-4b9e-91ab-7a219237617a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sofia Charalampidou
Contact Email
sofia.charalampidou@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7388204083

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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