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WBCSENOB326 - Harmony Education Centre

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 11:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council recently completed an award phase for their procurement titled "WBCSENOB326 - Harmony Education Centre," focusing on SEN home to school transport services in the United Kingdom. This initiative, governed under the CPV classification 60000000, is part of the services industry category. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure, indicating a competitive but limited bidding process. The contract's value amounted to £85,500, commencing on 27th January 2026 and concluding by 31st July 2026. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 23rd January 2026, leading to the award announcement on the same day.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those categorised as SMEs, as suitability is aligned with such entities. The project requires reliable transport solutions for the education sector, presenting growth potential for businesses capable of delivering high-quality services within stringent compliance standards. Firms specialising in or wishing to expand into education transport could find this contract particularly beneficial, enabling them to bolster their portfolio and gain visibility in the sector by collaborating with a reputable local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB326 - Harmony Education Centre

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56de6cd3-d754-409f-8633-d7cd7c2a66d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2315db43-32c4-4057-8a32-4ee12fd97437
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
£9,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 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

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

TWENTYFOURSEVEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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