--- title: "Provision of a Registered Bus Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff1f4943-6f49-4b4c-a9ca-b296fc5dea5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff1f4943-6f49-4b4c-a9ca-b296fc5dea5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff1f4943-6f49-4b4c-a9ca-b296fc5dea5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff1f4943-6f49-4b4c-a9ca-b296fc5dea5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-16" --- # Provision of a Registered Bus Service Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff1f4943-6f49-4b4c-a9ca-b296fc5dea5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff1f4943-6f49-4b4c-a9ca-b296fc5dea5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff1f4943-6f49-4b4c-a9ca-b296fc5dea5b.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Wokingham Borough Council involves the provision of a registered bus service, operating between Shinfield, Lower Earley, Woodley, and Bulmershe School on school days. This contract, classified under public-service buses and valued at £320,000, is currently at the award stage. The tender was published on 6 April 2018, with a submission deadline of 10 May 2018. The contract period runs from 3 September 2018 to 2 September 2023, and the procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to enter or expand within the public transport sector. Businesses specialising in transport services, especially those with experience in school transport, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could enhance visibility and credibility within the region, providing a platform for growth in future public sector opportunities. ## Notice Provision of a registered bus service, which operates between Shinfield, Lower Earley, Woodley and BulmersheSchool on school days only Additional information: Note: the lowest/actual value is the estimated total contract value inclusive of the optional extension period. It is important to note that ALL clarification questions and answers and ANY updated documents/information will be published on this Notice in Contracts Finder. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check this Notice regularly for any updates ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e2ae74-0bed-42f6-b4af-722bb427186b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 2 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £320,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HORSEMAN COACHES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34121100 - Public-service buses ## Release History - 16 Oct 2018 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e2ae74-0bed-42f6-b4af-722bb427186b - 2 May 2018 at 07:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b17880-e373-4f01-8497-774c82017204 - 6 Apr 2018 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b17880-e373-4f01-8497-774c82017204 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e2ae74-0bed-42f6-b4af-722bb427186b 16th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b17880-e373-4f01-8497-774c82017204 2nd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f173e96a-c44c-43c6-bf44-f482900873a0 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ae609ae-90bf-4716-8ced-dbf242125489 Schedule 1 - Service Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9eb2577-9d57-4d27-be6b-d22b07840a9f Schedule 2 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e29293a-0965-44b4-a674-13bb9f3ae43f Schedule 3 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a47bef3f-b9ad-4775-bb92-e35e8b1658c3 Schedule 4 - TUPE Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2deb8c88-12cb-4e56-a7df-b65f5f6e51e0 Schedule 5 - Standard SQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/601490d9-b6d1-4c52-ac54-0c753b2bdbc7 ESPD - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/781d6282-82ab-4554-864a-ef9e0a4694b2 Clarification Questions (as at 2nd May 2018) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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