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WBCSENOB285 - Oxford Road Community School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

13 May 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WBCSENOB285 - Oxford Road Community School" is managed by Wokingham Borough Council, located in Wokingham, England. This specific tender falls under the transport services industry and involves providing SEN Home to school transport services. The process uses a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tendering period concluded on 13th May 2025, and the contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, signifying the award stage as complete. The awarded supplier for this contract is Cedar Cars.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity, especially for SMEs, as the procurement process explicitly includes small to medium enterprises in its suitability criteria. Transport service providers, particularly those with experience in special educational needs transport, will find this contract attractive. Companies looking to expand within the specialised transport sector should consider engaging in such tenders, thereby enhancing their portfolio and contributing to business growth in community-focused service delivery.

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Notice Title

WBCSENOB285 - Oxford Road Community School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbcac0f7-3ab6-418d-8a1a-44e9c90fdbbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797db807-bf8e-4fa8-9dd5-2b0f93e5d251
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
£10,070 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 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

CEDAR CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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