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WBCP81 - Radstock Primary School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council, located in Wokingham, England, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "WBCP81 - Radstock Primary School", which involves home to school transport services. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and was conducted via a restricted procedure, a selective procurement method. The tender process concluded with the award stage, which began on 23rd April 2025, and the tender period ended on 22nd April 2025. The contract, valued at £85,500, will span from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement is suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

For businesses specialising in transport services, specifically school transport, this tender offers a valuable growth opportunity. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the Council's emphasis on engaging small-scale suppliers. Successful involvement in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio, potentially unlocking further opportunities within the public sector. Businesses that can offer reliable and cost-effective transport solutions with a local focus are positioned to benefit significantly from participating in similar procurement processes initiated by local councils such as Wokingham Borough Council.

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Notice Title

WBCP81 - Radstock Primary School

Notice Description

Home to school Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e040fa9a-de81-45ce-b9e4-8d2786ee2797
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4911325-83b9-46c8-934e-4795e7fd574b
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
£19,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 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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