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title: "WBCF2 Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a1b9"
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# WBCF2 Bus Service

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a1b9

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "WBCF2 Bus Service," a local transport service focusing on school coach transport to Forest School in the UK, with a contract value of £210,546. The contracting process, conducted through a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure, saw Horseman Coaches Ltd being awarded the contract. The awarding of the contract and the documents indicate the status is currently active, and it was signed on 22nd June 2026. The procedure was primarily judged on quality and price, with a substantial emphasis on the cost-effectiveness of 90% in the award criteria.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in school transportation. Companies like Horseman Coaches Ltd, which operate within the UK and are classified as SMEs, would find such projects aligned with their business capabilities. The procurement process welcomes bids from diverse suppliers, provided they adhere to the specified quality and pricing criteria, making it accessible for competitive SMEs looking to expand their service offerings in the regional transportation services sector. The significant contract value reflects the scale and scope of the opportunity, encouraging involvement from organisations with the capacity to deliver high-quality school transport services efficiently.

## Notice

F2 School Coach Service to Forest School

### Lot Information

Education (Hackney/Private hire) up to 8 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant

F2 School Coach Service to Forest School - tendered via DPS

Children's Social Care (Hackney/Private hire) up to 8 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant

Children's Social Care (Hackney/Private hire) up to 8 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistan. For further information refer to DPS document, Schedule 1 Specification and Lot Specification

Adult Social Care (Hackney/Private hire) up to 8 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant

Adult Social Care (Hackney/Private hire) up to 8 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant. For further information refer to DPS document, Schedule 1 Specification and Lot Specification.

W/chair accessible vehicle up to 8 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant

W/chair accessible vehicle up to 8 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant. For further information refer to DPS document, Schedule 1 Specification and Lot Specification.

W/chair accessible vehicle with tail-lift up to 8 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant

W/chair accessible vehicle with tail-lift up to 8 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant. For further information refer to DPS document, Schedule 1 Specification and Lot Specification.

Education or Social Care minibus up to 16 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant

* Education or Social Care minibus up to 16 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant. For further information refer to DPS document, Schedule 1 Specification and Lot Specification.

W/chair accessible vehicle up to 16 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant

W/chair accessible vehicle up to 16 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant. For further information refer to DPS document, Schedule 1 Specification and Lot Specification.

W/chair accessible vehicle with tail-lift up to 16 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant

W/chair accessible vehicle with tail-lift up to 16 passengers with driver and potentially passenger assistant. For further information refer to DPS document, Schedule 1 Specification and Lot Specification.

Buses and Coaches for Education with various capacities of up to 80 seated passengers

Buses and Coaches for Education with various capacities of up to 80 seated passengers. For further information refer to DPS document, Schedule 1 Specification and Lot Specification.

Public Service Vehicles for local bus routes with various capacities for up to 91 passengers

Public Service Vehicles for local bus routes with various capacities for up to 91 passengers. For further information refer to DPS document, Schedule 1 Specification and Lot Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058392-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2031 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,264,952 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | ABC TRAVEL (WOKINGHAM; C E JEATT & SONS LTD TA WHITE BUS SERVICES; FARGO COACHES; HORSEMAN COACHES; READING & WOKINGHAM COACH SERVICES; READING AND WOKINGHAM COACH SERVICES; READING TRANSPORT; THAMES VALLEY BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058392-2026
- 7 Mar 2024 at 17:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007428-2024
- 29 Feb 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006534-2024
- 29 Feb 2024 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006477-2024
- 4 Jan 2022 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000048-2022
- 4 Jan 2022 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000040-2022
- 4 Jan 2022 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000036-2022
- 4 Jan 2022 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000027-2022
- 4 Oct 2021 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024561-2021
- 4 Oct 2021 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024547-2021
- 18 Aug 2021 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020235-2021
- 12 Aug 2021 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019627-2021
- 6 Aug 2021 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019108-2021
- 6 Aug 2021 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019107-2021
- 6 Aug 2021 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019105-2021
- 6 Aug 2021 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019101-2021
- 6 Aug 2021 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019097-2021
- 4 Aug 2021 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018710-2021
- 31 Mar 2021 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006728-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wokingham.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=679bb2ba-7898-4a4c-b4e3-c8eb6a07a3dc&v=2

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