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WBCSENOB358 Groveside School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "WBCSENOB358 Groveside School," managed by Wokingham Borough Council, focuses on special educational needs (SEN) home-to-school transport services within the United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the industry category of Transport Services excluding waste transport, was initially tendered through a restricted procedure. The procurement completed the award stage on 21st July 2026. The contract period runs from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The process involved selective procurement methods with a contract value ranging from £12,160 to £85,500. Wokingham Borough Council, based in Wokingham, England, oversees this procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in transport services to engage with local government projects, enhancing business visibility and market reach. With Wokingham Borough Council's preference for SMEs, businesses that offer reliable and efficient transport solutions specifically tailored for educational contexts are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract allows businesses to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector by fulfilling the specialised needs of SEN transport, potentially leading to future contract opportunities with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB358 Groveside School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9934a3d6-0246-4a39-97e6-f16fbfa89dba
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
£12,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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 COACH TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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