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WBCSENOB321 - Aurora Poppyfield School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council recently completed a procurement process titled "WBCSENOB321 - Aurora Poppyfield School," focusing on SEN home-to-school transport services. The process, classified under the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport), was conducted using a selective, restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 6th October 2025, with the award made active on 7th October 2025. The contract is set to commence on 13th October 2025 and will run until 31st July 2026, primarily serving locations within the United Kingdom. The minimum tender value was set at £24,700, with the final award amounting to £85,500.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing reliable transport services tailored for SEN students. Given its focus on service capabilities rather than size, small businesses with efficient logistics and a focus on community transport services could find this business opportunity lucrative. The awarded supplier, ACE Wheelchair, reflects the potential for businesses that specialise in accessible transport solutions to thrive in similar tenders, thereby facilitating business growth within the local government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB321 - Aurora Poppyfield 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/49a4f681-05e4-4fd7-a84b-9127c4dcfff1
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
£24,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 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

ACE WHEELCHAIR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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