Award

LOT 9: WBC244 - Shinfield - Arborfield - Finchampstead to Emmbrook & Forest Schools)

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 12:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a coach transport service titled "LOT 9: WBC244 - Shinfield - Arborfield - Finchampstead to Emmbrook & Forest Schools)". This contract, classified under the transport services category, spans locations within the United Kingdom and follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tendering stage culminated on 1st August 2025, with the award announced on 19th August 2025. The contract period began on 3rd September 2025 and continues until 31st July 2028. With an awarded contract value of £73,125, this procurement was particularly targeted towards SMEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in transport services. The contract was successfully awarded to Horseman Coaches, indicating potential for similarly positioned firms to engage with public sector contracts. Businesses proficient in providing efficient and reliable coach transport services stand to benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their reach in the local government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LOT 9: WBC244 - Shinfield - Arborfield - Finchampstead to Emmbrook & Forest Schools)

Notice Description

Coach Transport Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee02addc-2802-42da-b7f6-c0b2541cbb64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99074785-0a5f-453e-be0d-f8cddf97096c
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
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
£73,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 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
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
R Brooks
Contact Email
rebecca.brooks@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7871735946

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

HORSEMAN COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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