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WBCSENOB309 - LVS Oxford

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Aug 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WBCSENOB309 - LVS Oxford" involves Wokingham Borough Council, and relates to the transport services industry, particularly focusing on SEN home to school transport. This contract, which falls under the services category, is geographically situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement was concluded using a selective method under a restricted procedure, and the tender's total value amounted to £85,500, while the awarded contract was valued at £29,640. The tender stage culminated on 21st August 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026. The award, made on 21st August 2025, is marked as active, with Alanis Coach Travel announced as the supplier.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses seeking expansion in the transport services sector, particularly those specialised in special education needs transport. It is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they are deemed suitable to compete. The selective nature of the procurement method indicates that the process involves a pre-qualification phase, offering a competitive edge to well-prepared firms. Businesses equipped with expertise in providing specialised transportation services for educational institutions can leverage this opportunity to establish and grow their presence in this niche market.

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Notice Title

WBCSENOB309 - LVS Oxford

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60f6967-a711-4c8c-ac0d-5d606ffd4a2f
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
£29,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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

Notice Documents

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