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WBCPT127 Public Transport Monday to Friday

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2025 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for "WBCPT127 Public Transport Monday to Friday," focusing on delivering local bus services along the A4 corridor in the transport sector. The procurement is categorised under the CPV code for Transport services (excluding waste transport) and targets delivery within England, United Kingdom. The initial tender process commenced with a completion status in the award phase as of the date 4th August 2025. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2027, with Carousel named as the awarded supplier following an announcement on 22nd July 2025. The tender method was identified as 'Other,' accommodating competition suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with no VCSE stipulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in transport services seeking to expand their business footprint within local public transport operations. Given the targeted delivery within a well-defined regional scope, companies could benefit from establishing or enhancing their service offerings along the A4 corridor. The procurement process, which concluded successfully with Carousel, highlights the potential for similarly sized companies to secure public sector contracts by leveraging expertise in efficient and competitive bus service management. This endeavour could serve as a growth catalyst for businesses aiming to solidify their presence in public transport service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCPT127 Public Transport Monday to Friday

Notice Description

Local Bus Service on A4 corridor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a92f5e61-5248-4860-8190-6031eba1db80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/116fe33e-02b5-42e5-a220-2fd5efc94005
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
£49,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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