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WBCCOL30 Newbury College

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2025 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "WBCCOL30 Newbury College" for home to school transport services. The contract, classified under Transport services (excl. Waste transport) (CPV: 60000000), covers the United Kingdom and is valued at £85,500, with a minimum value guarantee of £31,160. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure, suited for selective procurement. The award was published on 24th March 2025, with the contract period running from 21st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This is in the final stage of the procurement process (Award).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those that are SMEs, as they are highlighted as suitable entities. The contract with Wokingham Borough Council provides a substantial growth opportunity through a secure, high-value service provision over nearly a year. Businesses equipped to deliver consistent, reliable home to school transport services, including smaller transport enterprises, will find this contract particularly well-matched to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

WBCCOL30 Newbury College

Notice Description

Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab1a2a5e-d61d-4dcd-8fef-0267bbea8d6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d2d863-f818-44a0-8829-9dca9b5bbb94
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
£31,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Nitasha Basdew
Contact Email
nitasha.basdew@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7871735946

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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