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WBCSEN203 - Riseley Green School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Nov 2025 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "WBCSEN203 - Riseley Green School," focusing on SEN home-to-school transport services. The procurement, classified under the transport services category, followed a restricted procedure under a selective method, and it was announced at the award stage on 4th November 2025. The contract period commences on 10th November 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2026. This project, valued at £85,500, is structured to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but is not specifically designed for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The provision of services is based in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth potential for SMEs specialising in transport services. The selective procedure indicates a well-structured competitive environment where specialist transport companies, particularly those experienced or interested in home-to-school transport solutions, can excel. By securing such a contract with a regional council authority, businesses can establish or deepen their presence in the public sector, leveraging the contract as a reputable reference for future opportunities. The partnership with Wokingham Borough Council can also broaden the local service portfolio and enhance company visibility in delivering essential services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN203 - Riseley Green School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-519b79ae-95c8-464c-ba03-a02a83ae2f8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75aec069-c2f4-441e-89cf-772ff6a64e71
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
£28,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 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
Nitasha Basdew
Contact Email
nitasha.basdew@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7871735946

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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