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WBCSENOB344 - Arbour Vale School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by Wokingham Borough Council, focuses on providing Special Educational Needs (SEN) home to school transport services, titled "WBCSENOB344 - Arbour Vale School." This falls under the transport services industry classification, excluding waste transport. The contract location is specified as the United Kingdom, and the procurement has reached the award stage as of 12 May 2026. A selective procurement method was used, implying a restricted procedure. The tender process concluded on 11 May 2026, with the contract running from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. The minimum value of the tender was £23,560, with the awarded value reaching £85,500.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those adept at accommodating the specific needs of SEN transport. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete, as demonstrated by the award to Alanis CoachTravel, an SME supplier. This sector requires expertise in logistical coordination and compliance with regulations pertinent to special educational needs. The structured selective procurement process indicates that businesses experienced in navigating competitive, restricted tenders would benefit from participating in such opportunities provided by the council.

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Notice Title

WBCSENOB344 - Arbour Vale School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-959f0f36-a8da-4f28-a637-2e58a394ac99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e35c2386-4926-4585-962d-ecede32ae7bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£23,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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 COACHTRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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