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title: "WBCF2 Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49a2f687-6734-4222-9094-baef21c955eb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# WBCF2 Bus Service

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49a2f687-6734-4222-9094-baef21c955eb

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of the WBCF2 Bus Service, specifically a school coach service to Forest Secondary School. The procurement falls under the transportation services industry category, with a focus on areas in England, United Kingdom. The award stage has concluded with Horseman Coaches Ltd being awarded the contract on 22nd June 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029. This tender was procured via a method outlined as "Other - ", and had a total value of £210,546 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector looking to expand their portfolio by providing school transportation services. Businesses specialising in reliable and efficient transport solutions, especially those with prior experience in contracting with local councils, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The awarded contract can serve as a robust reference for future bids, demonstrating capability in managing long-term service contracts with local authorities.

## Notice

F2 School Coach service to Forest Secondary School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331f2012-de4c-4abd-8365-7dc3a0d387ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,546 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,546 |
| 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 | HORSEMAN COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331f2012-de4c-4abd-8365-7dc3a0d387ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331f2012-de4c-4abd-8365-7dc3a0d387ec
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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