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WBCSENOB356 Elysian Liss

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 10:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has concluded the award stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "WBCSENOB356 Elysian Liss", which involves SEN home to school transport services. The process utilised a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The contract, classified under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport), is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. The tender had an end date of 20th July 2026, valued at £85,500, with the award being published on the same date. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in Wokingham, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises, as it was awarded to Cedar Cars Reading Ltd, a company categorised as an SME. Small transport businesses, especially those with experience in student transport services, would find this sector promising for growth due to the consistent demand for reliable and safe transport services. Such contracts can help businesses establish a stronger foothold within the public sector, enhance their reputation, and diversify their portfolio by engaging in community-centric services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB356 Elysian Liss

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-700e1a3b-9917-4ff5-a103-a007788c5337
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32fefa9e-3edd-4a8e-aa2b-6c872bede2bf
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
£24,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CEDAR CARS READING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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