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WBCSENOB281 Raw Mentoring & RFC, South Reading Leisure Centre

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 10:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "WBCSENOB281 Raw Mentoring & RFC, South Reading Leisure Centre," focused on providing home-to-school transport services. The procurement, classified under the transport services industry category, follows a restricted procedure method. The awarded contract is valued at £2,125, with a total project value of £85,500. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19 March 2025 and the contract period spanning from 24 March 2025 to 31 July 2025. The procurement process has successfully moved to the award stage, with the contract being awarded to School Express, an SME.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Companies that provide reliable and efficient home-to-school transport can find new avenues to expand their services and bolster their portfolios. Organisations that can meet the specified service requirements and timelines are well-suited to compete in this sector. Wokingham Borough Council, known for its commitment to quality and community service, offers a valuable partnership for businesses aiming to establish a strong presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB281 Raw Mentoring & RFC, South Reading Leisure Centre

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04959b98-15b7-4b6f-a00c-c46c25aaa010
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f73f5738-8bff-4562-9fc9-bd7773d936de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHOOL EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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