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WBCSEN186 - The Holt School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Wokingham Borough Council, pertains to the "WBCSEN186 - The Holt School" project, specifically focusing on SEN home to school transport services. This procurement falls under the transportation services industry category with a CPV code of 60000000. The location for service delivery is the United Kingdom, and it employs a selective procurement method consistent with a restricted procedure. As of 17 June 2025, the procurement is in the award stage, with School Express identified as the supplier. The tender period concluded on 16 June 2025, and the contract period is set from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it specifies suitability for SMEs while excluding VCSEs. Businesses specialising in transport services have a chance to engage in work with a local council, enhancing their portfolio and gaining experience in public sector contracts. The contract value of £85,500 presents significant potential for financial growth over nearly a year-long service delivery period. This tender process highlights opportunities for businesses capable of providing dedicated school transport services in compliance with local government standards.

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Notice Title

WBCSEN186 - The Holt School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dd0ff4-a11d-4b69-9d0b-f920d76b7a67
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
£9,310 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

SCHOOL EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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