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title: "Road Based Passenger Transport Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Road Based Passenger Transport Services

Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f090a0c-3028-45e0-8731-3ada17dab8ea

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## Summary

Bracknell Forest Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Road Based Passenger Transport Services" contract, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for Transport services (excluding Waste transport). The contract involves the operation of several local bus routes within Bracknell Forest Borough and destinations beyond the borough's boundary. The contract, valued at £4,816,380, was awarded to Thames Valley Buses. The initial period of the contract began on 26 April 2023 and is set to end on 28 November 2025, with potential for two one-year extensions. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, and the process reached the award update stage with the contract completion status noted as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and potentially for VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) to grow their business by engaging in public transport services within a major borough in the South East of England. Companies operating in the transport services sector are well-suited to compete for such contracts. By participating in this contract, suppliers can enhance their portfolio and credibility, expand their market reach, and secure sustainable business growth through stable, long-term service provisions. The strategic operation of multiple bus routes also provides the potential for businesses to leverage local knowledge and expertise to deliver efficient and reliable transport services.

## Notice

Award of one contract this quarter through the Road Based Passenger Transport Services DPS that this notice relates to - Lot 1 of the DPS for Road Based Passenger Transport Services - to operate a number of local bus routes serving Bracknell Forest Borough and destinations beyond the borough boundary. Nine routes have been awarded. The initial contract periods ends 3 years from 29 November 2022 (i.e. the commencement of the DPS Agreement), with an additional two optional extensions both of 1 year (i.e. 28/11/25 + 1 year + 1 year)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73a09e-f975-4c07-945c-7b5334ed08c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2023 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,816,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,816,380 |
| 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 | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THAMES VALLEY BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 12:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73a09e-f975-4c07-945c-7b5334ed08c3
- 7 Jun 2024 at 13:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73a09e-f975-4c07-945c-7b5334ed08c3
- 10 Jul 2023 at 16:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73a09e-f975-4c07-945c-7b5334ed08c3
- 10 Jul 2023 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73a09e-f975-4c07-945c-7b5334ed08c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73a09e-f975-4c07-945c-7b5334ed08c3
  13th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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