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WBCSENOB337 Littledown School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WBCSENOB337 Littledown School" was conducted by Wokingham Borough Council, located at Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, England. This contract falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically "SEN home to school transport," and the procurement was undertaken through a selective process via the restricted procedure. The tender was completed with an award on 5th May 2026, offering a contract value of £26,030. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The transport services are intended to operate within the United Kingdom, catering to special educational needs transport requirements.

This awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in transport services to engage in SEN transportation. The project could benefit companies that specialise in providing reliable and tailored transport solutions for educational institutions. Businesses capable of efficiently managing such transport logistics and ensuring compliance with educational transport standards stand to gain substantial experience and visibility by fulfilling this contract. As the successful bidder, ABC Travel exemplifies the potential for well-suited SMEs to capture such opportunities, thereby supporting business growth and enhancing their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB337 Littledown School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08376afc-daef-4b1b-9a72-2b2cc07352a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118d859c-c845-46f2-aff5-fcd26fcf95c5
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
£26,030 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,030 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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

ABC TRAVEL

Further Information

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