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WBCS47 - Bohunt School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "WBCS47 - Bohunt School" contract, focusing on home to school transport services. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, with operations located in the United Kingdom. The selection followed a restricted procedure under the selective procurement method. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the awarded contract announced on 23rd April 2025, and the contract commencing on 1st September 2025, running through to 31st July 2026. The minimum contract value is £9,120, with the total value estimated at £85,500.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those qualified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria set by the council. With the project requiring consistent and reliable home-to-school transport, companies that can offer efficient and cost-effective solutions are well-positioned to benefit. The contract with School Express highlights the potential for niche service providers to secure long-term agreements within the educational transport sector, promoting business growth and stability.

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Notice Title

WBCS47 - Bohunt School

Notice Description

Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-deb071a4-2bee-417b-8449-7014fdcdbb3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaf7054-6ffa-4dc3-8472-86145d2dfa52
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
£9,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 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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