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WBCSENOB351 Manor Green / The Link

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2026 at 08:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for SEN Home to school transport services, titled "WBCSENOB351 Manor Green / The Link". The contract, valued at £85,500, falls under the transport services industry category and is to be executed in the United Kingdom. The selective procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure, which concluded on 15th June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will end on 31st July 2027. ABC travel, a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract, which is currently in the award stage as of 17th June 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialised in school transport services. Being a selective procurement, it offers a competitive environment while ensuring a focus on quality and compliance with specific requirements. SMEs such as ABC travel are well-positioned for such contracts, suggesting that similar companies can find growth opportunities by targeting specialised public service contracts. The contract's value and duration provide stability and a chance for sustained business relationship development with Wokingham Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB351 Manor Green / The Link

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cd825de-1094-4fb8-aacf-f50a18266317
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d5d8cd8-4357-4743-b985-25434eaed137
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
£24,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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