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WBCSENOB288 - Blooming Tree

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "WBCSENOB288 - Blooming Tree," focusing on SEN home-to-school transport services. Following a restricted procedure method, the contract falls under the industry category of transport services, with the total value at £85,500. The procurement stage concluded with the award on 2nd July 2025, and the contract term will commence on 1st September 2025, ending on 31st July 2026. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, and the procurement was specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, as indicated by its selective procurement approach.

This tender presents good opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in transport services, to expand their market reach by catering to educational institutions' transport needs. Companies that have experience in providing reliable and efficient transport solutions, particularly for senior educational entities, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The buyer, Wokingham Borough Council, requires contractors who can uphold service quality standards within the stipulated budget, allowing businesses to showcase their capability in delivering dependable transportation services.

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Notice Title

WBCSENOB288 - Blooming Tree

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d06451a-ceb7-4dd0-97d3-a77fc96af9a1
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
£25,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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