Award

WBCSENOB343 - New Barn School, Main Site

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

12 May 2026 at 07:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "WBCSENOB343 - New Barn School, Main Site" focuses on SEN home to school transport services and was managed by Wokingham Borough Council. The contract, identified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services, encompasses the United Kingdom and has reached the Award stage as of 12th May 2026. This procurement utilised a selective, restricted procedure method, with the tender period concluding on 11th May 2026. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027, indicating a complete procurement process that has culminated successfully.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in school transport. Given the contract's sizeable value of £85,500, it could be a substantial opportunity for businesses like Alanis CoachTravel, which has already been awarded the contract. Such contracts can offer a stable revenue stream and enhance the business's reputation within the public sector. Companies with experience in providing specialised transport services for educational institutions could particularly benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. This tender reflects an opportunity for SMEs to establish or expand their contributions to educational transport solutions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB343 - New Barn School, Main Site

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901f2975-e8b6-4057-8950-fb000fd6450b
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
£26,030 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 COACHTRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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