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WBCSENOB304 - New Barn School - Main Site

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "WBCSENOB304 - New Barn School - Main Site" project, which falls under the transport services industry category. This tender, conducted through a restricted procedure, aimed to secure SEN home to school transport services. Scheduled to start on 1st September 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2026, the contract has been awarded to ABC Travel. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award status marked as active as of 10th July 2025. The contract holds an estimated value of £85,500, although the initial award amount is detailed as £26,200, making it a substantial engagement within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides compelling growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the transport services sector, particularly those with the capacity to offer specialised transport solutions. Companies that specialise in logistical planning and passenger services stand to benefit significantly, with the procurement explicitly favourable to SMEs, as evidenced by the selection of the small-scale supplier, ABC Travel. Businesses looking to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts will find this competitive process rewarding, as it leverages governmental partnerships and showcases capabilities in specialised service delivery.

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Notice Title

WBCSENOB304 - New Barn School - Main Site

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa4c1546-7585-4490-8460-00375cd18419
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73aacf84-7c5a-4a05-b376-d7980e3b2d2b
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
£26,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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

ABC TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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