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title: "850 Bus Service - Sunday Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0bda1459-9611-402d-8cc7-8bf7f27855dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-14"
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# 850 Bus Service - Sunday Service

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bda1459-9611-402d-8cc7-8bf7f27855dc

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of additional Sunday bus journeys on the 850 bus route, covering the A4/A321 corridor from Sonning/Charvil/Twyford to Henley/High Wycombe. The contract, valued at £40,000, falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport. This direct award contract was initiated on 14th January 2025 and will be active from 23rd February 2025 to 24th February 2027. The procurement was targeted towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an excellent opportunity for local businesses in the transport industry in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those that operate within England and specialise in bus services. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the direct award procurement method favouring smaller enterprises with agile service capabilities. The contract with Carousel Buses Limited showcases the potential for establishing long-term government contracts, providing stable revenue and enhancing business reputation within the local transport sector.

## Notice

Additional Sunday journeys added to the 850 bus route on the A4/ A321 corridor (Sonning/Charvil/Twyford to Henley/ High Wycombe)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b242b38-c00e-4023-9804-0c32bdf2ec76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOKINGHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG40 1BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Emmbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAROUSEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b242b38-c00e-4023-9804-0c32bdf2ec76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b242b38-c00e-4023-9804-0c32bdf2ec76
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wokingham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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