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WBCSENOB319 - Fernways School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council, located at Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, England, recently concluded a public procurement process titled "WBCSENOB319 - Fernways School" for SEN home-to-school transport services. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with a CPV classification of 60000000. This procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), under a selective method. The tender process has been completed with the award of the contract taking effect from 6th October 2025, and the contract spans until 31st July 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in service delivery. Businesses like Alanis, who successfully secured the contract, can leverage such public sector opportunities to expand their market presence and showcase their capabilities. The process was selective, indicating that businesses with a well-defined service offering and the ability to meet specific requirements were well-suited to compete. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with public sector bodies, potentially leading to further contract opportunities.

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Notice Title

WBCSENOB319 - Fernways School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b270c19f-3877-4f18-86d4-40c01aa52943
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35276e9c-2117-4d4c-a2de-bc9056693b35
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
£15,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 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

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

ALANIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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