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WBCSENOB310 Chilworth House Upper School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2025 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "WBCSENOB310 Chilworth House Upper School" was conducted by Wokingham Borough Council, located at Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, England. The initiative falls under the transport services industry category, specifically focusing on SEN home to school transport within the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded using the selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The tender stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 27th August 2025 and set to commence on 1st September 2025, ending on 31st July 2026. The contract bears a value of GBP 21,660, aligning with the council’s emphasis on engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for its services.

The awarded contractor is School Express, a business classified as an SME, indicating a favourable opportunity for similar-sized businesses seeking to enter or expand their footprint in providing transport services for educational needs. The focused procurement method and emphasis on SME suitability suggest that businesses with expertise in transport services and those capable of navigating a restricted procurement environment have promising growth prospects through participation in such tenders. This contract reflects the council's commitment to fostering an inclusive business environment by promoting smaller business entities capable of meeting service delivery requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB310 Chilworth House Upper School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8b71c80-518b-493a-9f81-169cb9016453
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5c98cd-eaaa-49d2-b62b-43b4de16cc1b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£21,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 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

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

SCHOOL EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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