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WBCSENOB306 - The Avenue School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2025 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "WBCSENOB306 - The Avenue School" was conducted by Wokingham Borough Council, focusing on SEN Home to school transport services. The industry category is clearly defined under the CPV code 60000000, which pertains to transport services (excluding waste transport). The location for this opportunity is the United Kingdom, specifically under the management of Wokingham Borough Council. This tender reached the award stage with the award date noted as 14th July 2025. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, indicating a selective approach to inviting bids. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2026.

For businesses operating within the transport industry, this procurement tender represents a significant opportunity to expand their services into the specialised field of educational transport for SEN students. The procurement process is particularly suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as it accommodates their involvement, though it is not geared towards VCSEs. Businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive transport services, particularly those experienced in handling specialized transport needs within the educational sector, stand well-suited to participate in such public sector opportunities. Success in securing contracts like these can enhance business growth and reputation within the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB306 - The Avenue School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a61150f-07dd-420b-9a30-7dde90b80799
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/838748c4-c3ea-4ca8-b068-467c6fabb799
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
£18,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

GOLDEN AURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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