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title: "LOT 9: WBC244 - Shinfield - Arborfield - Finchampstead to Emmbrook & Forest Schools)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-16"
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# LOT 9: WBC244 - Shinfield - Arborfield - Finchampstead to Emmbrook & Forest Schools)

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee02addc-2802-42da-b7f6-c0b2541cbb64

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a coach transport service titled "LOT 9: WBC244 - Shinfield - Arborfield - Finchampstead to Emmbrook & Forest Schools)". This contract, classified under the transport services category, spans locations within the United Kingdom and follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tendering stage culminated on 1st August 2025, with the award announced on 19th August 2025. The contract period began on 3rd September 2025 and continues until 31st July 2028. With an awarded contract value of £73,125, this procurement was particularly targeted towards SMEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in transport services. The contract was successfully awarded to Horseman Coaches, indicating potential for similarly positioned firms to engage with public sector contracts. Businesses proficient in providing efficient and reliable coach transport services stand to benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their reach in the local government sector.

## Notice

Coach Transport Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99074785-0a5f-453e-be0d-f8cddf97096c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,125 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,125 |
| 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 | HORSEMAN COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99074785-0a5f-453e-be0d-f8cddf97096c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99074785-0a5f-453e-be0d-f8cddf97096c
  16th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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