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WBCSENOB340 - Tadley Court

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 15:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WBCSENOB340 - Tadley Court" was managed by Wokingham Borough Council. This process involved the provision of SEN home to school transport services in the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on transport services as the industry category. The procedure used was a selective procurement method, which is detailed as a restricted procedure. The tender reached the award stage and was completed on 6th May 2026. The contract period extends from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027, covering essential dates for businesses considering participating in future similar opportunities.

This tender represents promising business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability requirements. Transport service providers capable of fulfilling home to school transport needs for special educational needs (SEN) students would find this contract well-aligned with their expertise. The awarded contract, valued at £22,420 with a potential maximum value of £85,500, highlights the financial scope available to businesses within this sector. Companies like School Express, which was chosen as a supplier, illustrate the compatibility of this opportunity with SMEs seeking to expand their client base within local government services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB340 - Tadley Court

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-472f9a1a-4cdf-4e2a-8511-ea12dd8c57af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e67372c-c25a-4a69-877e-4041580b6f39
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
£22,420 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

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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