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WBCSENOB355 - Groveside School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2026 at 07:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by Wokingham Borough Council is titled "WBCSENOB355 - Groveside School," with a focus on SEN home to school transport within the transport services industry category. The buying organisation, located in Wokingham, England, utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with key dates including the award date on 17th July 2026 and the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st July 2027. The tender was valued at £85,500 and it is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to apply, although not specifically aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in providing school transport solutions. With preference for SMEs, this contract allows for business growth by engaging with local authorities, enhancing a company's portfolio with a substantial contractual relationship—a crucial step for any SME looking to establish a foothold in governmental contracting. The awarded contract to School Express indicates the potential for similar business entities to compete vigorously in this space, provided they demonstrate capability and reliable service delivery conforming to the council's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB355 - Groveside School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e701734-2425-42c9-85aa-b483dbe8b92b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2b1db6-3cf5-4e75-9dc9-26fe5c6cc4ae
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
£13,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 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

SCHOOL EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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