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WBCSEN206 - Addington School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "WBCSEN206 - Addington School" was managed by Wokingham Borough Council and involved the provision of SEN home-to-school transport services within the Transport services industry category in the United Kingdom. This process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a Restricted procedure. The awarding stage of this process was completed, with the contract awarded on 11th November 2025 and the service set to commence on 17th November 2025, running until 31st July 2026. The anticipated contract value was set at £85,500, with a minimum value of £25,080.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that can offer specialised home-to-school transport solutions. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of effectively managing transport logistics would be well-positioned to compete. The contract, awarded to ABC Travel, underscores how smaller, agile businesses can benefit from public sector tenders as a means to secure stable income and client diversification. Prospective businesses aiming to grow through public contracts should ensure they meet any specific suitability criteria, such as being an SME, to enhance their competitiveness in similar tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN206 - Addington School

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f41d4451-eafb-480c-9250-2b1c71d9353f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648be9b1-661f-4226-a564-217e9aeca08b
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
£25,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 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

ABC TRAVEL

Further Information

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