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Winnersh Triangle Direct 14 week contract

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2024 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for a 14-week emergency contract to provide the park and ride bus service between Winnersh Triangle and Reading. The contract, classified under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport), has been directly awarded to Reading Buses Ltd. The procurement process, categorised as a "Direct award," was executed swiftly to address urgent transport needs, with the tendering stage ending on 5th November 2024. The contract is set to commence on 25th November 2024, running until 1st March 2025, with a total value of £68,995.44.

This tender presents an explosive opportunity for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality bus services in an emergency context. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) like Reading Buses Ltd, who can cater to rapid deployment and operational efficiency, are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in such contracts can significantly enhance business growth through expanded service portfolios and strengthened relationships with local councils. SMEs looking to establish or fortify their presence within municipal transport services may find this contract advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winnersh Triangle Direct 14 week contract

Notice Description

Procurement of an emergency contract for the park and ride bus service between Winnersh Triangle and Reading

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5d05478-b248-4607-a4e9-06065c5e7185
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d6bd98a-a862-454d-bb23-f34abd490ca4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£68,995 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

READING BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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