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WBCCOL26 - BCA

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has concluded a public procurement process titled "WBCCOL26 - BCA" for home to school transport services. This falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) with a specific CPV code of 60000000. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract being awarded to School Express. The tender period ended on 20th March 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 21st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The initial tender value was £16,720 with an estimated final value of £85,500. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, specifying selective procurement methods.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering home to school transport solutions. The contract’s suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) presents a strategic growth opportunity for smaller companies seeking to establish or expand their footprint in the public transport sector. Businesses with proven track records in providing reliable and safe transport services, and with a particular focus on school transportation, would be well-positioned to compete for this and similar tenders from local government entities.

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Notice Title

WBCCOL26 - BCA

Notice Description

Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-576cf7c0-2ec5-4e56-851f-c286a2662836
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cef4953-4c54-4067-b143-36a24703ebdc
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
£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

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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