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WBCSEN194 Riseley Green School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "WBCSEN194 Riseley Green School," a special education needs (SEN) home-to-school transport service in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, with a contract value of £85,500. The procedure employed was a restricted one, indicating a selective procurement method. The tender process concluded on 15 September 2025, with the contract period set from 22 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. The awarded supplier is Cedar Cars, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) specialising in transport services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in providing SEN services. The focus on SMEs for eligibility enhances prospects for smaller businesses capable of delivering effective and reliable transport solutions. Wokingham Borough Council’s selection reflects a commitment to supporting SMEs, creating a robust environment for similar enterprises to bid for future contracts. Businesses in the transport industry, especially those with a focus on personalised and community-based solutions, could find this sector a fertile ground for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN194 Riseley Green School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45af969a-2cd7-4fb9-b546-6e70faa2f378
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d72859f-1af4-494e-9cdd-f2b559e7e95f
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
£20,330 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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

CEDAR CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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