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WBCSENOB328 Northcroft School & Stable Futures

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of SEN home to school transport services under the title "WBCSENOB328 Northcroft School & Stable Futures". This tender falls under the transport services industry category and pertains to services in the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a restricted procedure, a type of selective procurement method, and reached the award stage on 12th April 2026, with the contract period running from 13th April 2026 to 31st July 2026. The value of the awarded contract is £6,834, underscoring a key business opportunity for service providers in the transport sector.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Wokingham Borough Council, as the buying organisation, has awarded the contract to Alanis Coach Travel, an SME, demonstrating a favourable disposition towards smaller businesses. Such opportunities can be ideal for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio of public sector clients in the UK. The award of this contract illustrates the council's commitment to fostering competitive markets, enhancing service delivery, and supporting local and regional businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB328 Northcroft School & Stable Futures

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd88eac2-88da-4699-8c00-d76eedcd1712
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc82d1cd-b21b-4278-a5c6-a0864d183423
Current Stage
Award
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
£6,834 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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

ALANIS COACH TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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