Award

WBCSENOB287 - Arbour Vale School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jul 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WBCSENOB287 - Arbour Vale School" was conducted by Wokingham Borough Council, located at Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, England. The tender falls under the industry category of Transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, with the service provided within the United Kingdom. This procurement was in the award stage as of 2nd July 2025, with the contract intended to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The process followed a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, aimed primarily at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The award, valued at £21,660, went to Parker, an SME supplier.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in home-to-school transportation, to expand their operations. Given the restricted procedure employed, SMEs were particularly well-suited to compete, suggesting a conducive environment for smaller businesses seeking to establish or enhance their presence within public sector contracts. Companies operating within or near Wokingham, with capacity to meet the specific service requirements of SEN (Special Educational Needs) transport, would have found this tender especially advantageous.

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Notice Title

WBCSENOB287 - Arbour Vale School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb3fc9e9-3f59-439f-8d21-2841c48162b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67fc96e2-c60c-4b94-9bab-03d7c8359e91
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
£21,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nitasha Basdew
Contact Email
nitasha.basdew@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7871735946

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

PARKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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