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WBCCOL32 Reading College

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed a public procurement process with the title "WBCCOL32 Reading College" for home to school transport services. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)" (CPV code 60000000), was conducted using a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 24th March 2025, and the contract spans from 21st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is £85,500. The contracting process is currently in the Award stage, with the award being published on 25th March 2025. The buying organisation's contact is Nitasha Basdew, located at Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Given its focus on home to school transport, businesses that offer reliable and efficient transportation solutions stand well-placed to benefit. As School Express, an SME, was awarded the contract, other small enterprises in similar fields may find lucrative possibilities in future tenders. This could open doors to long-term engagements with public sector entities, fostering business expansion and enhancing service portfolios.

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Notice Title

WBCCOL32 Reading College

Notice Description

Home to school Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0992baad-5bd5-4b88-961f-a0ad2f3b63ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8347e468-b016-446d-9e4b-e267c88df582
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
£14,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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