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title: "Winnersh Triangle Direct 14 week contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5d05478-b248-4607-a4e9-06065c5e7185"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-12"
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# Winnersh Triangle Direct 14 week contract

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5d05478-b248-4607-a4e9-06065c5e7185

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for a 14-week emergency contract to provide the park and ride bus service between Winnersh Triangle and Reading. The contract, classified under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport), has been directly awarded to Reading Buses Ltd. The procurement process, categorised as a "Direct award," was executed swiftly to address urgent transport needs, with the tendering stage ending on 5th November 2024. The contract is set to commence on 25th November 2024, running until 1st March 2025, with a total value of £68,995.44. 

This tender presents an explosive opportunity for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality bus services in an emergency context. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) like Reading Buses Ltd, who can cater to rapid deployment and operational efficiency, are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in such contracts can significantly enhance business growth through expanded service portfolios and strengthened relationships with local councils. SMEs looking to establish or fortify their presence within municipal transport services may find this contract advantageous.

## Notice

Procurement of an emergency contract for the park and ride bus service between Winnersh Triangle and Reading

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d6bd98a-a862-454d-bb23-f34abd490ca4 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,995 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | READING BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d6bd98a-a862-454d-bb23-f34abd490ca4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d6bd98a-a862-454d-bb23-f34abd490ca4
  12th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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