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1a, 1c and 1d Local Bus Services

West Berkshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

07 Oct 2025 at 15:01

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 16:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council initiated a procurement process for the provision of local bus services, titled "1a, 1c and 1d Local Bus Services," focused on the transportation industry category. The council, located in Newbury with postal code RG14 5LD, aimed to support routes from Newbury Wharf to the West Berkshire Hospital and further into the Thatcham area. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method under a below-threshold open competition, specifically designed for services. The procurement process initially proceeded to the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 27th August 2025. However, it was later terminated due to material inaccuracies in the original tender notice, as acknowledged on 7th October 2025, to ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender represented a considerable opportunity for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those specialising in bus operations and related road transportation services. Given the contract's original value estimated at GBP 180,000, companies with capabilities in managing and facilitating local public transportation would find this opportunity desirable. They were to demonstrate competitive pricing (60% weighting), quality services (30%), and contribute to social value (10%). Although this specific tender was cancelled, West Berkshire Council's strategic needs indicate future opportunities for suitable businesses to engage in upcoming tenders. Businesses with a track record in similar projects and the ability to leverage technology and efficiency in service delivery would be well-suited to compete if the tender or a similar opportunity re-opened.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1a, 1c and 1d Local Bus Services

Notice Description

The Council is tendering a contract for 1a, 1c and 1d Local Bus Services. The full scope as outlined in the specification at Appendix 4. The 1a and 1c local bus services operate Monday to Friday. They are each an approximately hourly service. Both operate from Newbury Wharf to the West Berkshire Hospital. The 1a then continues anticlockwise through South Thatcham - Thatcham Broadway - North Thatcham to the Hospital and then back to Newbury Wharf. The 1c does the exact route but in a clockwise direction. The route of the one 1d journey is as the 1a and 1c from the Wharf Bus Station to the Hospital, then continues directly along the Bath Road to Thatcham Broadway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056692
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062930-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 1 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Berkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Postcode Area
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
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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