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WBCCOL31 Berkshire College of Agriculture

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of "Home to College Transport" services, classified under the transport services category (excluding waste transport). The procurement, conducted via a restricted procedure, aimed to find a supplier to deliver services within the United Kingdom. The tender stage is marked as complete, following the award made on 21st April 2025 to School Express, and the contract is set to start on 22nd April 2025, running until 27th March 2026. The contract had a value of £28,120, though the initial estimated value during the tender was £85,500. This procurement falls under the services category with a particular consideration for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those geared towards educational institutions. SMEs, like School Express, can benefit by gaining contracts that support the development of local networks and expand their market reach. It is ideally suited for firms that can offer reliable transport solutions and are equipped to collaborate with educational bodies. The focus on SMEs ensures that smaller companies are encouraged to participate, fostering a competitive environment that could lead to increased business growth and innovation in service delivery.

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Notice Title

WBCCOL31 Berkshire College of Agriculture

Notice Description

Home to College Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e462f66c-99ea-4d7d-96ba-64f941d70879
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89c11d2-949a-484f-bacb-456e51cf4176
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
£28,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 27 Mar 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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