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WBCLD29 - Ways & Means Trust

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 13:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WBCLD29 - Ways & Means Trust," focused on ASC Transport Services, has been completed by Wokingham Borough Council. This procurement falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) and pertains to services within the United Kingdom. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure, targeting smaller enterprises. Key dates in the process include the tender period ending on 25th February 2026, and the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award was made to School Express, marked active on 27th February 2026, with a contract valued at £18,800.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those based in or capable of operating within the United Kingdom. The selective procurement approach indicates a focus on quality and suitability over simple cost, suggesting that businesses with established reputations for reliable transport services could thrive in such arrangements. Engaging in contracts like these can facilitate the growth of SMEs by securing ongoing work and increasing their visibility in the competitive public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCLD29 - Ways & Means Trust

Notice Description

ASC Transport Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10200fe5-0306-43a5-b46d-d3266ed19e23
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
£18,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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

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