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WBCSENOB322 Red Balloon

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Nov 2025 at 15:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WBCSENOB322 Red Balloon" by Wokingham Borough Council has reached the award stage as of 3rd November 2025. This contract, aimed at providing SEN home to school transport services, falls under the transport services industry category and is localised within the United Kingdom. Utilising a selective procurement method, specifically the restricted procedure, this process had its tender period conclude on 27th October 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 4th November 2025 and will run until 31st July 2026. The council, located at Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, England, can be reached via contact point Nitasha Basdew for further inquiries.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services to engage with Wokingham Borough Council and potentially expand their business operations. Given its classification and the nature of the requirements, businesses with expertise in providing specialised transport solutions for educational needs will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. With a contract valued at £85,500, this opportunity also favors smaller suppliers able to deliver competitively within the specified region and timeframe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB322 Red Balloon

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b1b62b2-409f-450d-9c32-f27b89485cf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9408563-dee5-49a4-a197-059860641dda
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
£10,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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