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WBCSENOB334 - The Link Secondary Provision

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "WBCSENOB334 - The Link Secondary Provision" was undertaken by Wokingham Borough Council, located in England. This contracting process falls under the industry category of 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)' and involves providing SEN (Special Educational Needs) home to school transport. The procurement followed a 'selective' method, specifically a 'Restricted procedure'. Key dates included the tender period ending on 29th April 2026, with the contract period set from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The award stage was completed on 5th May 2026, with Alanis Coach travel being named the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of catering to special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are noted as suitable candidates, given the scale and specifications of the contract. The value of the awarded tender is £85,500, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their operations in the UK transport sector. Companies experienced in providing specialised transport services can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and establish a long-term partnership with a local government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB334 - The Link Secondary Provision

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7354e52f-3230-4ccc-a916-80ba1fb556bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7559a835-b146-487d-811c-a610937c214e
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
£14,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

ALANIS COACH TRAVEL

Further Information

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