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WBCSEN230 - Addington Early Years

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WBCSEN230 - Addington Early Years" was undertaken by Wokingham Borough Council, focusing on the provision of home-to-school transport services, classified under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement followed an open procedure method and has reached the award stage. The contract will take place in the United Kingdom, with a contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The award decision was made on 6th May 2026, concluding the tender process that ended on the same day. The total contract value amounts to £85,500, while the awarded sum is £21,660. The procurement was designed to attract a broad range of suppliers, although specific suitability information indicates that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not particularly targeted.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector to engage with local councils for public service contracts. Despite SMEs and VCSEs not being specifically targeted for suitability, companies with a focus on student transportation services might find significant potential for business growth by demonstrating their ability to meet public service needs efficiently. Firms such as Alanis Travel, who succeeded in securing the award, highlight that experienced providers with competitive offerings and reliable services can effectively compete and thrive in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

WBCSEN230 - Addington Early Years

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d288aeb4-a932-4b5e-b026-5e52722f375a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£21,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 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

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

ALANIS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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