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WBCSEN199 - Addington School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 08:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Wokingham Borough Council, involves the awarding of a contract for "WBCSEN199 - Addington School," focusing on Special Educational Needs (SEN) home to school transport services. The industrial category for this tender is 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport),' with services set to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a 'selective' method under a restricted procedure, and as of 25th September 2025, the contract has progressed to the award stage. The tender value is listed at £85,500, and the contract is planned to commence on 13th October 2025, ending on 31st July 2026. Key dates include the tender end on 24th September 2025 and the award notice publication on 25th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly appealing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability for such business scales. The successful bidder, School Express, embodies this suitability. Businesses specialising in student transportation services, especially those with expertise in catering to SEN requirements, will find this contract aligns well with their operational goals. The contract duration provides a stable timeline for business planning and resource allocation, with a clear potential for extending service partnerships beyond the initial period, facilitating sustained growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN199 - Addington School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8c20f49-54ef-4180-abb9-e3d56816e9e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06aeb6e1-1aff-4523-9695-b485124133b0
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
£18,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 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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