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WBCSEN231 Addington School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 May 2026 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Wokingham Borough Council, involves the provision of Special Educational Needs (SEN) home-to-school transport services under the project titled "WBCSEN231 Addington School". This initiative falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, with a contract valued at £85,500. The procurement method was a selective, restricted procedure indicative of the careful and precise selection criteria employed by the buyer. The project is based in the United Kingdom, with the contract period set from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. As of 14th May 2026, the award stage is active, and the tender process has been completed.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Given the contract's focus on specialised transport for students with special educational needs, companies with experience in this niche sector are well-suited to participate. As the supplier, Alanis Coach Travel highlights the potential for SMEs to engage in public contracts, demonstrating the Council's preference for supporting small businesses. Businesses seasoned in fulfilling government contracts or those looking to expand within the public sector in England could find this contract highly beneficial for growth and reputation building.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN231 Addington School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca927ec3-db3f-4233-8a5f-602b2b2469db
Current Stage
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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
£18,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 2026Today
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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

ALANIS COACH TRAVEL

Further Information

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