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WBCLD28 Loddon Court

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "WBCLD28 Loddon Court" has reached the award stage as of 27 February 2026. Wokingham Borough Council, the contracting authority located in Wokingham, England, has completed the selective, restricted procedure to acquire ASC Transport Services within the transport services industry category. The tender commenced with a contract period starting on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. This £85,500-valued contract was awarded to School Express, a supplier identified as an SME, indicating suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises, though not for voluntary or community sector enterprises.

The tender presents development opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly favouring those with experience in providing transportation solutions for public authorities. Businesses classified as SMEs are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts due to the procurement method's selective nature, which can cater to competitive niche providers. The procurement underlines the importance of relationships between local councils and smaller suppliers, offering potential growth and expansion within regional market segments where public sector relationships are key.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCLD28 Loddon Court

Notice Description

ASC Transport Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0345ea6-c5de-4df7-ac42-44e82b4a4b86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5bfb282-7a05-4ed3-bab2-9753288ab834
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£2,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

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