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WBCSEN229 - Addington Early Years School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 May 2026 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council, located in Wokingham, England, has completed the procurement process for the transportation services tender titled "WBCSEN229 - Addington Early Years School". This tender is classified under the transport services industry category and was procured through a selective, restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £85,500, will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. The tender process has reached the award stage as of 14th May 2026, and School Express has been appointed as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their services in the transport sector. Businesses specialising in transport services that focus on reliable and efficient school transport can greatly benefit from participating in such tenders. The contract duration of nearly a year offers a stable opportunity for growth and strengthens business portfolios catered towards public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN229 - Addington Early Years School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1cd46a-e114-4589-bef5-9f7a4897de47
Current Stage
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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
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
£26,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 2026Today
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

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