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1a, 1c and 1d Bus Services

West Berkshire Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 11:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Dec 2025 at 13:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 11:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of 1a, 1c, and 1d bus services, operating as an approximately hourly service from Newbury Wharf to the West Berkshire Hospital and extending to Thatcham Broadway. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, falls under the services category and concluded with an active status on 15th July 2026. The contract, valued at £1,195,289.68, was awarded to Newbury & District Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise from Reading, United Kingdom. The contract period began on 24th March 2026, with the potential for a three-year extension subject to funding, and will initially run until 31st August 2029. This initiative is vital to maintaining public road transport services in the Newbury and Thatcham areas, contributing to regional connectivity and public service accessibility.

This contractual opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those with expertise in public transport operations and experience in service delivery within urban and peri-urban areas. The focus on localised service provision presents a growth potential for small to medium-sized enterprises capable of meeting service quality and operational robustness. The structured open procedure ensures a level playing field for suitably qualified contractors, aiming to enhance service quality while maintaining competitive pricing. Interested firms should possess the capacity to operate reliable bus services that cater to daily commuters, contributing to efficient public transport infrastructure in West Berkshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1a, 1c and 1d 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 Saturday. They are each an approximately hourly service. Both operate from Newbury Wharf to the West Berkshire Hospital. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: extension for a further 3 years depending on funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066651-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,195,289 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,195,289 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Newbury & District Ltd

Further Information

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