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WBCSENOB295 - Hamilton School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2025 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Wokingham Borough Council, focuses on providing SEN home to school transport services under the project titled "WBCSENOB295 - Hamilton School". This falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure, concluding with the award stage on 27th August 2025. The contract, valued at £85,500, is scheduled to begin on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026, with services being delivered within the United Kingdom. This specific tender was awarded to Alanis Coach Travel, an SME supplier, providing significant opportunities for local businesses within the transport sector to engage with public contracts.

This procurement represents lucrative growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport industry, given its suitability requirement. Companies looking to expand their public sector portfolio in transport services might find such contracts valuable. By participating in selective, restricted procedures like this, businesses can showcase their expertise and reliability, potentially leading to long-term relationships with municipal councils, and enhancing their reputations within public procurement networks. The nature of the service—dedicated transport for SEN education facilities—requires expertise in tailored transportation needs, hence favouring enterprises specialised in customised and attentive transport solutions.

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Notice Title

WBCSENOB295 - Hamilton School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ade93c12-52e0-4147-acdf-35773dac43eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b02e7a-a483-4573-8c59-8b0a3f675773
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
£22,040 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 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

ALANIS COACH TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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