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WBCSEN227 - Chiltern Way Academy

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is for the "WBCSEN227 - Chiltern Way Academy" project, spearheaded by Wokingham Borough Council, located in England. This contract focuses on SEN home to school transport services, falling under the transport services industry category. The procurement utilised a selective process through a restricted procedure, with key dates being the tender period end on 5 May 2026 and the contract commencing on 1 September 2026, lasting until 31 July 2027. The value of the contract is GBP 85,500 and the award stage was reached on 6 May 2026, with Alanis Coach travel being awarded the contract.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the specific suitability requirements indicating this preference. With an emphasis on home to school transport, companies with experience in managing logistics and the nuances of special education needs (SEN) transport will be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The nature of the restricted procedure suggests a competitive but streamlined application process, ideal for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio with local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN227 - Chiltern Way Academy

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d151067-1397-465f-91e0-db6a8f5992d4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£20,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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

ALANIS COACH TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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