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WBCSENOB314 - Groveside School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process, initiated by Wokingham Borough Council, involves the provision of SEN home to school transport services for Groveside School. Classified under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) in the United Kingdom, the contract is part of a restricted procedure method. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 15th September 2025, with the contract period slated to begin on 22nd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at £85,500, was awarded to Cedar Cars, showcasing a structured and selective tender approach tailored to meet educational transport needs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services due to its value and focus on SEN transportation. The restricted procedure ensures that contracts are awarded to capable and experienced suppliers, meaning that businesses with a strong track record in this industry are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. This type of contract is particularly suited for those SMEs aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector, offering reliable growth avenues by establishing long-term partnerships with local councils.

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Notice Title

WBCSENOB314 - Groveside School

Notice Description

SEN home to school Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-750d4cb8-98bc-42a1-a8a2-5c1176621bf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4168a45c-b691-43ef-9fd3-c47332a2aac7
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
£19,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 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

CEDAR CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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