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title: "RBWM - Supported Bus Services Award Notice"
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buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD COUNCIL"
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# RBWM - Supported Bus Services Award Notice

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28e5fb03-6c2d-4445-931b-c42756e5d004

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council has awarded a contract for supported bus services, consolidating six routes: Maidenhead to Henley & Twyford, Maidenhead Town Services, Slough to Eton Wick, Windsor to Ascot (via Sunninghill), Windsor to Maidenhead, and Windsor to Staines. The procurement follows a competitive procedure with negotiation under the public service obligations in transport regulations 2023. The contract, starting from April 2025, is valued at £9.26 million annually and spans an initial term of five years, with possible extensions of three and two years. Any income from the services remains with the suppliers, Thames Valley Buses Limited and Carousel Buses Ltd., who were awarded the contract on 24 December 2024 to start operations from 6 April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of managing public road transport services. The structured lotting of the bus routes allows diverse businesses involved in transportation to compete for specific service sectors, thus enhancing the potential for bespoke, efficient public transport solutions. With up to £1.28 million per annum available to support these services, successful bidders can expect consistent revenue streams and opportunities to expand their operations within the South East England region, making this a lucrative prospect for eligible transport service providers.

## Notice

The Authority (the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead) is procuring supported bus services. The Authority is proposing six routes (consolidating its existing routes) which make up the lotting structure for this tender. They are as follows: * Lot 1: Maidenhead to Henley & Twyford; * Lot 2: Maidenhead Town Services; * Lot 3: Slough to Eton Wick; * Lot 4: Windsor to Ascot (via Sunninghill); * Lot 5: Windsor to Maidenhead; and * Lot 6: Windsor to Staines. The Authority has up to PS1.28 million (per annum) to supplement the services. We anticipate an effective date (i.e. contract signature and mobilisation to commence) of early January 2025 with services commencement from April 2025. The contract term is as follows: 5+3+2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d9b327-e104-4614-b43e-3c7bdb35c9c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2025 - 5 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,260,000 |
| 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 | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDENHEAD |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL6 1RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Maidenhead |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAROUSEL BUSES; THAMES VALLEY BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 17:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d9b327-e104-4614-b43e-3c7bdb35c9c1
- 18 Jul 2024 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/740deaac-8604-4d7f-94cc-6d49c5fa1f36
- 28 Jun 2024 at 14:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186bcb62-3372-4be9-9ce6-f42d1b1c4db2
- 6 Jun 2024 at 09:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186bcb62-3372-4be9-9ce6-f42d1b1c4db2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d9b327-e104-4614-b43e-3c7bdb35c9c1
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/740deaac-8604-4d7f-94cc-6d49c5fa1f36
  18th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186bcb62-3372-4be9-9ce6-f42d1b1c4db2
  28th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Bidders can access the selection questionnaire (and tender documentation) at the above address. Bidders must submit documents at this address.

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