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WBCSEN184 Robert Piggott Infant School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "WBCSEN184 Robert Piggott Infant School" was undertaken by Wokingham Borough Council for the provision of SEN home to school transport services. It falls under the transport services category with a CPV classification of 60000000. The procurement followed a restricted procedure method, indicating a selective procurement approach. This process has reached the award stage with the contract beginning on 22 April 2025 and ending on 31 July 2025. The award was published on 22 April 2025, showcasing the timeliness and transparency of the process. The minimum contract value was noted to be £5,670, with the total potential value extending to £85,500. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and logistics sector, as it was specifically designed to be suitable for SMEs. The award to School Express, an SME, underscores the Council's commitment to fostering business growth within smaller organisations. Businesses with capabilities in providing reliable and efficient transport services, especially organisations experienced in working with educational institutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Such opportunities can also help bolster an SME’s reputation and expand their portfolio in providing specialised transport services. With a clear contract period and partial value already awarded, there is room for businesses to anticipate future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

WBCSEN184 Robert Piggott Infant School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bccb1d96-0b0a-4b53-9554-926076145a1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b224b88c-cc41-430c-ab64-bacb7df9d791
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
£5,670 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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

SCHOOL EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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