Award

WBCSEN211 - The Piggott School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process handled by Wokingham Borough Council focuses on the provision of special educational needs (SEN) home-to-school transport services under the title "WBCSEN211 - The Piggott School". This initiative falls under the Transport services industry category in the United Kingdom. The procurement has advanced to the Award stage, with an award being confirmed on 9th January 2026, while the contract commencement is scheduled for 12th January 2026 and expected to conclude by 31st July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a restricted procedure. Notably, the awarded contract was valued at £26,368 GBP, showcasing meticulous budget allocation by the council.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The nature of the service—a SEN transportation solution—positions businesses with expertise in providing niche and tailored transport services as ideal candidates. The focus on a specific community service ensures that participating businesses can positively impact council objectives while expanding their market presence. Aligning with the council’s procurement processes, such as the selective method, helps firms demonstrate their capability and reliability, essentially paving the way for future collaborations with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

WBCSEN211 - The Piggott School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51bfb851-97f3-4f77-a8a8-ad7e82f2d62b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84acd4ec-c77b-4712-ac7c-5701b0325a70
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
£26,368 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 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

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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