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WBCSENOB329 - Hurst Lodge School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "WBCSENOB329 - Hurst Lodge School," organised by Wokingham Borough Council, focuses on SEN home to school transport services. This contract, categorised under transport services excluding waste transport (CPV: 60000000), covers the delivery within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award date on 1st May 2026. The contract period extends from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement utilised a selective method through a restricted procedure, and the tender period concluded on 29th April 2026. The awarded contract's value is £27,550, while the total tender value was £85,500.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow by providing specialised transport services in the educational sector. Businesses within the transport services industry, particularly those experienced in handling school transport needs, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement favours SMEs, as evidenced by the contract being awarded to ABC Travel, a small business, highlighting an excellent growth opportunity for similar organisations aiming to establish partnerships with local authorities like Wokingham Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB329 - Hurst Lodge School

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/1f35b4b6-88d6-4eb8-991b-7d39c5f2710d
Current Stage
Award
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
£27,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Documents

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