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WBCSENOB300 - Kennel Lane School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2025 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by Wokingham Borough Council, titled "WBCSENOB300 - Kennel Lane School", involves SEN home to school transport services under the Transport Services (excl. Waste transport) category. Located in the United Kingdom, this process has entered the award stage as of 9th July 2025. The contract, valued at £85,500, will run from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method was selective, following a restricted procedure. Although the tender period concluded on 8th July 2025, the focus of this process is aligned with providing tailored transport services by an SME, as Alanis, identified as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in transport services to engage with the public sector by offering valuable solutions in specialised student transportation. Businesses with experience in providing reliable and safe transport, particularly those comfortable within a restricted procurement context, would have been well-suited to compete. It highlights a business growth avenue for similar enterprises aiming to capitalise on public sector contracts that require tailored service delivery within a structured timeframe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB300 - Kennel Lane School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da2c4e66-fd31-4c98-ae97-fb21a57dbf2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b2c84f-4c33-4fec-8c7a-4c4034bf9664
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
£20,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ALANIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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