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WBCSENOB350 Beech Lodge School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jun 2026 at 15:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "WBCSENOB350 Beech Lodge School," focusing on SEN home to school transport services. The project falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender's closing date on 15th June 2026. The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and continue until 31st July 2027. The award stage has been reached, and the contract value is noted at GBP 85,500. Notable key dates include the award date on 15th June 2026, and the project is designed to be inclusive of SMEs, although not VCSEs.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle specialised education needs transport. It presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs like Alanis Coach Travel, which has been awarded the contract, to expand their operations and enhance their reputation by working with public sector organisations. Companies that are capable of providing reliable and efficient transportation suitable for schools, especially those with expertise in SEN requirements, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders issued by public authorities like Wokingham Borough Council. With a structured contract period and substantial value, participating in such tenders can not only drive revenue growth but also enable businesses to establish a foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB350 Beech Lodge School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee861cf0-439a-4b25-a93c-5066f36f1be8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc79981-21b1-40ad-b9fe-217e9f8762cb
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
£14,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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 COACH TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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