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WBCSENOB320 - Littledown School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "WBCSENOB320 - Littledown School" project, focusing on Special Educational Needs (SEN) home to school transport services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure, classified within the transport services sector. The project is set to operate within the United Kingdom and run from 6th October 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement stage was completed with an active award to School Express on 2nd October 2025. The associated tender had an end date of 1st October 2025 at 13:00 BST.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses operating in the transport services industry, especially those experienced in providing specialised educational transport, to participate and grow their operations by aligning with public sector requirements. The project, with a total value of £85,500, was deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), excluding voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that specialise in SEN transport services would find this contract particularly beneficial, given the specific service requirements and geographical focus. The awarding to School Express highlights potential avenues for similar SME businesses to engage with future tenders under similar procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB320 - Littledown School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a24df573-5b5e-478d-8445-8fe1749469ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08fb68c-be08-4e0b-b08a-ababdbebf26d
Current Stage
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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
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 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

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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