Planning

Route Planning

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Mar 2025 at 11:46

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process for cloud-based route planning software designed for home-to-school transport, including provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN). This procurement falls under the industry category of Software Packages and Information Systems (CPV 48000000). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period set to begin on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2027. Key deadlines include the future notice date of 30th October 2026. The total budget for the project is £41,000, and it will be executed within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in routing and logistics solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement specifically identifies suitability for SMEs. Companies with experience in educational transport management and cloud-based solutions will find this contract particularly well-suited. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to substantial business growth, demonstrating capability in providing essential public sector services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route Planning

Notice Description

Route Planning Software, Cloud-based route planning tool for home to school transport, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87845ea1-aa0b-4b40-b6b2-140b2816e45d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e533e459-256a-4e7c-b5ae-7e42a42ef55f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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