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WBCSEN168 Highclose Primary / Senior School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Aug 2024 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Wokingham Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "WBCSEN168 Highclose Primary / Senior School," focusing on SEN home-to-school transport services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Transport Services (excluding waste transport) and is intended for the Wokingham area, England. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £85,500, has been awarded to School Express, with the contract period beginning on 1st September 2024 and ending on 31st July 2025. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 1st August 2024 and the award announcement on 2nd August 2024.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, especially SMEs. The need for reliable school transport services creates a consistent demand, making it an attractive contract for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the education sector. Enterprises specialising in Special Educational Needs (SEN) transport or those looking to enter this niche but vital market would be well-suited to compete in such procurements. The contract's substantial monetary value and guaranteed duration offer financial stability and the potential for long-term engagement with the Wokingham Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN168 Highclose Primary / Senior School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f33fe47f-85e1-4c4a-8521-b580adc59640
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb0c3f3-8060-473c-8972-bb0d7d58c654
Current Stage
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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
£14,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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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