Award

WBCSENOB301 - Queensmead House School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jul 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process involves the Wokingham Borough Council, which tendered for transport services dedicated to SEN home to school transport, under the title "WBCSENOB301 - Queensmead House School". This falls within the transport services category (excluding waste transport), with a procurement method noted as a restricted procedure, indicating a selective procurement process. The contract is designated to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, covering services within the United Kingdom. This tender has progressed to the award stage, with Cedar Cars being recognised as the successful supplier. Key activities culminated on 10th July 2025, when the award was published, following the tender period's completion on 9th July 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport and logistics, given the procurement's focus on selective participation. The contract, valued at £85,500, highlights a robust potential for business growth in regional transport services. SMEs, particularly those like Cedar Cars, who can provide specialised transport solutions, are well-placed to capture this market opportunity and enhance their portfolio within the public sector. The procurement process was tailored to favour SMEs, thereby increasing their competitive advantage in such contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

WBCSENOB301 - Queensmead House School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e19305d0-beb1-493e-bdc8-5ac8abbce677
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6a6c757-be72-471a-a528-5b4a211d773c
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
£16,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

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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