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WBCSENOB293 - Fernways School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Jul 2025 at 07:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "WBCSENOB293 - Fernways School" led by Wokingham Borough Council focuses on providing SEN home-to-school transport services. This falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is set to be conducted in the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out using a restricted procedure, a selective method that was completed with the award stage on 4th July 2025. The tender period ended on 3rd July 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs, as the contract was awarded to Cedar Cars, an SME. Businesses operating in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in providing specialised transport solutions, could find ventures like this highly beneficial for growth. The tender's selective nature ensures that qualified suppliers with a solid service track record and the capability to deliver tailored transport solutions are best positioned to compete effectively. With a contract value reaching up to £85,500, such opportunities are ideal for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence within the public sector transport services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB293 - Fernways School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d7b0a10-f10c-4fd3-a503-197b88fd3293
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7ff11c-e26b-4dae-9028-92f5c2e7405d
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
£26,030 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 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

CEDAR CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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