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WBCSEN185 Addington School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed a restricted procurement process under the selective method to award a contract for SEN home to school transport services, under the title "WBCSEN185 Addington School". This contract, classified under the transportation services industry category, covers services within the United Kingdom. The award stage was reached, with the contract being awarded to School Express with a value of £4,662. The procurement process started with the tender period ending on the 17th of April 2025, followed by an award made on the 21st of April 2025, and the contract is active from the 22nd of April 2025 to the 31st of July 2025.

This tender presents a growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the focus on SEN transport services. Businesses with expertise in transport services, particularly those familiar with special educational needs, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Participation in similar tenders can enhance business portfolios, increase market presence, and potentially secure long-term partnerships with public sector organisations like Wokingham Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN185 Addington School

Notice Description

SEN home to school Transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-952b1d2a-5901-42cc-bdac-dd1769625848
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65a24a2-b307-4997-a1be-c7a6ff4648bd
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
£4,662 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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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