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KAL/02/UM - King Alfreds School Wantage, OX12 BY (Lot 1) - AWARD

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by West Berkshire Council for "Home to School Transport" services, specifically serving King Alfred's School in Wantage, OX12 BY. This procurement, classified under "Road transport services" (CPV 60100000), follows a selective procurement method, also known as a Restricted procedure. The tender process has reached the awarding stage, with the contract start date set for 24 February 2025 and ending on 31 July 2027. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 38,916, was announced on 27 February 2025. The procurement caters to regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those experienced in school transportation. Although the tender is not specifically geared toward SMEs or VCSEs, larger and established transport companies can expand their service portfolios and regional presence. Awarded to K Ricketts & S Richards Taxis, this contract requires reliable and efficient service providers capable of ensuring timely and safe transportation for school children, thereby offering growth potential for businesses within this sector.

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Notice Title

KAL/02/UM - King Alfreds School Wantage, OX12 BY (Lot 1) - AWARD

Notice Description

Home to School Transport serving King Alfreds School Wantage, OX12 BY.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-266517ae-d81d-4dea-8dac-7c9000a7d5b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350e89b2-c5df-40bd-8dc3-d6ad83e95ee8
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,916 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
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
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

K RICKETTS & S RICHARDS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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