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WBCCOL24 - Reading College

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "WBCCOL24 - Reading College", which falls under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport). This contract pertains specifically to SEN home to school Transport services in the United Kingdom. The procurement, done via a restricted procedure, was managed through a selective procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th March 2025, the award date being the same day, and the contract period commencing on 21st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement reached the award stage with a total contract value of £85,500, while the awarded amount to the supplier was £23,180.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing specialised home-to-school transport for students with special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited for this opportunity, as indicated by the tender’s suitability criteria. The awarded supplier, School Express, reflected these attributes. Engaging in such public procurement contracts can enhance business visibility and credibility, opening further avenues for growth and expansion within the public sector transport services domain.

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Notice Title

WBCCOL24 - Reading College

Notice Description

SEN home to school Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13d982f4-c87d-4766-b589-84bc6747ee9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9d7694-3bd0-4e0f-943c-0e146181cc5e
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
£23,180 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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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