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WBCSENOB333 - Bishopswood School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Wokingham Borough Council is specifically for SEN home to school transport services under the title "WBCSENOB333 - Bishopswood School." This contracting round falls under the transport services category, with its industry classification being CPV 60000000. The process has progressed through the award stage as of 5th May 2026. The procurement method adopted is a selective, restricted procedure, with the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. The location for this service is within the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on the needs in England, with the final tender submission having closed on 29th April 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry, especially those focusing on specialised educational needs like SEN transport. The contract's estimated value stands at £85,000, opening avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen their footprint in public sector transportation services. Given the contract's focus on selective procurement, organisations with demonstrated experience and capacity in similar services, such as current supplier School Express, are likely to find this particularly well-suited to their expertise, driving potential business growth through impactful public service engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB333 - Bishopswood School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78f2c57d-84ce-434d-bad6-a4f62c48608d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a04c292-a6b0-42a0-9491-b2225f4f5c76
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
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,410 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

SCHOOL EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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