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WBCSEN228 - Highwood Primary

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "WBCSEN228 - Highwood Primary," focusing on SEN Home to school transport services in the United Kingdom. Classified under the industry category of Transport services, the contract utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tendering process has reached the award stage, with key events occurring on 6th May 2026. This contract is valued at £85,500, beginning on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027, with an award amount of £9,120 to the supplier, Twenty Four Seven.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, given its suitability for such business scales. The tender encourages supplier growth by providing a contract that spans nearly one year, offering a stable service period. While organisations like Twenty Four Seven have already secured this project, the availability of similar contracts presents an ongoing chance for SMEs in the transport industry to expand their service offerings and potentially establish long-term relationships with local councils like Wokingham Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSEN228 - Highwood Primary

Notice Description

SEN Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa4f2e09-de27-4a73-84ec-4ee003f9faf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d46eb6d4-78ce-471c-b628-6d815a33c245
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
£9,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 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
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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

TWENTY FOUR SEVEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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