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WBCSEN201 - Addington Early Years

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has recently completed a public procurement process for the "WBCSEN201 - Addington Early Years" tender, concerning SEN home to school transport services. The contract falls under the transport services industry category and is set to operate within the United Kingdom, specifically based in England. This procurement, governed by a selective method under a restricted procedure, reached the award stage on 1st October 2025, with an active contract period from 6th October 2025 to 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £85,500, with an award to School Express for £23,180, emphasising the Council's focus on engaging small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in the transport services sector, particularly those with expertise in specialised or school transportation. Businesses that can deliver reliable and safe transport solutions, adhering to specific needs such as special educational requirements, will find this tender highly advantageous. The procurement favours organisations that are proficient in meeting the unique challenges of school transport, particularly if able to operate with efficiency and tailored service delivery. Prospective suppliers benefit from the potential long-term engagement under the contract's duration, fostering opportunities for continued business development and sector presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN201 - Addington Early Years

Notice Description

SEN Home to school Transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83087b1c-8988-4f16-be26-1e420cc2098b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/314d8b00-1773-4098-a70b-60db8f1cfdda
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
£23,180 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 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

SCHOOL EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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