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WBCSEN236 - Addington School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2026 at 08:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WBCSEN236 - Addington School" was conducted by Wokingham Borough Council, based in Wokingham, England. This contract, falling under the services category, specifically involves SEN home to school transport services. It utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The procurement process has reached the award stage, having been completed recently. The tender period concluded on 23rd July 2026 with the contract period set from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. With an estimated contract value of £85,500, and a minimum value of £18,240, this contract primarily targets the UK market.

This contract opens avenues for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in transport services. It is an attractive opportunity for SMEs due to the procurement's suitability for such enterprises. Businesses adept in managing school transportation logistics can benefit from competing for similar future contracts, leveraging this award as experience and a reference point. Companies like Alanis Coach Travel, which has been successful in securing this contract, exemplify the scale needed to efficiently meet such demands, signalling the demand for proficient service delivery in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN236 - Addington School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97821f74-7c85-4b5f-b847-2cbee6bdadf1
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
Large

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
£18,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 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
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

ALANIS COACH TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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