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WBCCOL25 - Reading College & Ridgeline Trust

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the award phase for the contract titled "WBCCOL25 - Reading College & Ridgeline Trust," which focuses on home to school transport services. This contract falls under the Transport Services industry category and covers regions within the United Kingdom. The tender process followed a selective, restricted procedure, concluding on 20th March 2025. The contract period will begin on 21st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2026, with a projected value of £85,500 and an awarded amount of £16,720. The awarded contractor is School Express.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing transport services, particularly those capable of managing home to school transportation. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, as Wokingham Borough Council encourages their participation. Engaging in this contract can offer stable revenue streams and build relationships with local authorities, paving the way for future contracting opportunities in the public sector transportation landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCCOL25 - Reading College & Ridgeline Trust

Notice Description

Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f44f7c3-8bbc-479d-aa4b-6b8114540634
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53dd953-c889-422a-8ce3-b532f440f467
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
£16,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 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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