Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
12 October 2026
Published
29 July 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The Council is tendering a contract for Local Bus Services, for 21 bus services and bus links to improve access for local communities across the borough. These services are intended to connect residents to key local services where the existing local bus network does not fully meet local transport needs.The services are organised into Lots based on either:• the area in which the services operate; or• the type of service being provided.The tendered services represent approximately half of the registered local bus services in the borough.
Many are a retender of existing supported services. However, some Lots include service enhancements, new services or amendments to existing services.The tender includes a range of service types, including:• local link town services connecting residential areas with local amenities;• enhancements to otherwise commercial services;• a small number of local shopper services serving more rural areas; and• selected school services
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The council is looking for a provider to run 21 local bus routes across the borough, linking residents to key services, shops, schools and rural areas.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
School Express
9 contracts wonlatest 2 Oct 2026ends 31 Jul 2027£163,184
total awarded
- 2
Alanis Coach Travel
9 contracts wonlatest 24 Sept 2026ends 31 Jul 2027£184,236
total awarded
- 3
MORRIS & BLUNT LIMITED
3 contracts wonlatest 14 Nov 2025£775,170
total awarded
- 4
Palladium International Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 4 Mar 2026ends 24 Nov 2028£17m
total awarded
- 5
Golden Aura
1 contract wonlatest 24 Sept 2026ends 31 Jul 2027£26,544
total awarded
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Wokingham Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
29 July 2026
Submission deadline
12 October 2026
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