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PD24 - Headways Day Centre

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PD24 - Headways Day Centre" Transport Services contract, initiated by Wokingham Borough Council, has reached the award stage. This contract pertains to transport services, classified under CPV code 60000000, and is designated for the location within the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a selective process with a restricted procedure, ensuring a competitive but controlled bidding environment. The tender period concluded on 23rd February 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The award was published on 26th February 2026, marking the completion of procurement activities.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking growth through public sector engagement. Given its classification under transport services, companies specialising in logistical support or those with a robust transport infrastructure will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. With Wokingham Borough Council as the buying organisation, businesses can expect to work with an entity having a strong local government presence, potentially leading to more collaborative future projects within the region. The awarded supplier, School Express, exemplifies the suitability of SMEs in fulfilling these requirements, highlighting the contract’s alignment with SME capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PD24 - Headways Day Centre

Notice Description

Transport Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdc8f332-a2af-4a26-941c-e2e4de489230
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae220cb8-86f3-4651-b685-b9eda70748e7
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
£3,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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

Notice Documents

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