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WBCSENOB330 - Kennel Lane School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for home-to-school transport services specifically for Kennel Lane School, as described in tender WBCSENOB330. The contract, valued at £85,500, falls under the transport services industry category as per CPV classification 60000000. The process employed a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, culminating in an award stage. Key dates include the tender period's end on 29th April 2026, with the contract scheduled to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The buying organisation, located in Wokingham, England, was represented by contact person Nitasha Basdew.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services to establish relationships with local government entities like Wokingham Borough Council. Although the procurement process has concluded, understanding such tender requirements and processes could benefit businesses seeking similar opportunities in the future. School Express has already been awarded the contract, demonstrating that SMEs possessing the necessary infrastructure and capability in the transport sector are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Businesses focusing on delivering specialised transport solutions, particularly related to school services, may find similar future contracts advantageous for their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

WBCSENOB330 - Kennel Lane School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68fda53e-004e-45d8-b568-d12064274780
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2f3cc-966e-41ff-ba77-8b56d7f3ed44
Current Stage
Award
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
£26,980 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

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

Notice Documents

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