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WBCSENOB331 - Kennel Lane School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 15:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "WBCSENOB331 - Kennel Lane School", which relates to SEN home to school transport services. The procurement, classified under the transport services industry category, took place in the United Kingdom with a completion status achieved. The award was issued on 1st May 2026, subsequent to a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The contract is scheduled to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The Council, located at Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, worked with a budget ranging from a minimum of £22,420 to a total of £85,500.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Given the contract objectives and the nature of the procurement method, businesses with a robust record of delivering reliable transport services, especially those experienced in SEN logistics, would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement was awarded to School Express, indicating a preference for experienced suppliers capable of meeting specific educational transport needs within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB331 - Kennel Lane School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-650e8072-f185-4604-b709-06ae1c66541e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f09bf3-a335-4aeb-a7e8-ce4bcc5fb4dd
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
£22,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
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

SCHOOL EXPRESS

Further Information

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