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WBCSEN198 - Addington School Shuttle Run

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2025 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WBCSEN198 - Addington School Shuttle Run" contract was conducted by Wokingham Borough Council, based in Wokingham, England. This contract falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and involves SEN home-to-school transport within the United Kingdom. The procurement took place through a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender closing on 18th September 2025. The contract was awarded on 19th September 2025 to the supplier, School Express, with the contract period starting on 22nd September 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. The awarded contract value is £6,840, and the overall project is valued at £85,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing specialised services such as SEN transport. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts given the procurement method favouring smaller entities. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios, establish themselves as reliable service providers, and potentially nurture relationships with local government authorities like Wokingham Borough Council. This engagement can lead to further opportunities and growth within the public sector transportation services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN198 - Addington School Shuttle Run

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ae5183b-15a8-4425-92e4-590bfb8dd128
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3f62ab-3049-4b2d-be5a-043e4eabff15
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
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
£6,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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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