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WBCLD24 - Englefield Garden Centre

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WBCLD24 - Englefield Garden Centre," focuses on providing home to school transport services and is organised by Wokingham Borough Council. This contract, classified under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport) as per the CPV scheme, entails a service delivery within the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method under a restricted procedure. The contract has recently been awarded as of 21st October 2025, and the contract period spans from 27th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract's value is pegged at £85,500, while the awarded portion is £2,322, with key contacts available through Wokingham Borough Council at Shute End, Wokingham, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like School Express, which was awarded the contract. The focus on transport services opens avenues for companies specialising in related logistical and transportation solutions to engage with public sector contracts. Businesses with experience in providing efficient and reliable transport solutions, particularly those adept in managing routes and schedules tailored to school-related needs, would find this contract beneficial for growth. The exclusive nature of the restricted procedure narrows competition, potentially favouring SMEs prepared to meet the specific requirements outlined by public authorities.

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Notice Title

WBCLD24 - Englefield Garden Centre

Notice Description

Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e24f463-d4f2-45d4-a2dc-7bb1def89989
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61ae8f4e-e955-4760-8092-ee09238d17f5
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
£2,322 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Nitasha Basdew
Contact Email
nitasha.basdew@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7871735946

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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