--- title: "Bus Route 154" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92c5cbcf-d6eb-4d1e-af60-d1b63221c036" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92c5cbcf-d6eb-4d1e-af60-d1b63221c036" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92c5cbcf-d6eb-4d1e-af60-d1b63221c036.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92c5cbcf-d6eb-4d1e-af60-d1b63221c036.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-22" --- # Bus Route 154 Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92c5cbcf-d6eb-4d1e-af60-d1b63221c036 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92c5cbcf-d6eb-4d1e-af60-d1b63221c036) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92c5cbcf-d6eb-4d1e-af60-d1b63221c036.json) ## Summary Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) has issued a request for quotation to commission a public bus service, designated as Bus Route 154, which will operate once a week between Stratfield Saye and Reading. This procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, involves an open procurement method and has a tender period that concluded on 22nd December 2020. The contract is set to start on 1st January 2021 and will run for an initial term of three years, potentially extendable for up to two additional one-year periods. The total contract value is £52,000 per annum, with the anticipated delivery occurring within the United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the public transport services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to deliver consistent bus operations. Companies specialising in public road transport are encouraged to participate in this tender, especially those with experience in providing contract transport services. The successful bidder will have the chance to establish a long-term relationship with Wokingham Borough Council and expand their footprint in the local transport market. ## Notice A request for quotation (RFQ) was issued by Wokingham Borough Council (WBC), who wish to commission a public bus service to operate once a week between Stratfield Saye and Reading (Stratfield Saye - Beech Hill - Loddon Court Farm - Reading. This service is being retendered as it has reached the end of its existing contract. The contract will run for an initial term of 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance. The contract is expected to commence in January 2021 (advisory). The term of the contract may be extended for 2 periods of up to 1 year per period; each period subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability and mutual agreement between the parties. The awarded contract value is PS5200 per annum. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270a6f08-9dba-4b9e-91ab-7a219237617a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £26,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 22 Dec 2020 at 17:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270a6f08-9dba-4b9e-91ab-7a219237617a - 22 Dec 2020 at 17:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f61382-e8eb-4538-97c9-051679806dd4 - 22 Dec 2020 at 17:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c453185-0f3d-4b8e-a174-5941f9f3e719 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270a6f08-9dba-4b9e-91ab-7a219237617a 22nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f61382-e8eb-4538-97c9-051679806dd4 22nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c453185-0f3d-4b8e-a174-5941f9f3e719 22nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wokingham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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