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WBCSENOB354 - Cody Oaks Resource Unit, Samuel Cody School

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2026 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Wokingham Borough Council involved the contract titled "WBCSENOB354 - Cody Oaks Resource Unit, Samuel Cody School" for SEN home to school transport services. This falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport. The selective procurement method was employed using a restricted procedure. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 7th July 2026, with the contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement was aimed at the location within the United Kingdom, and the contract's minimum value was set at £22,040, whereas the total valued procured was £85,500.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those that can provide specialised transport solutions for special educational needs. The contract was awarded to Alanis Coach Travel, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlighting that organisations of similar scale are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement’s focus on transport services that exclude waste signifies potential growth areas for SMEs looking to expand in niche market segments of educational or special needs transport solutions. Businesses capable of offering reliable and tailored transport services can significantly benefit from participation in such procurement opportunities provided by local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCSENOB354 - Cody Oaks Resource Unit, Samuel Cody School

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e553916-a901-49ff-aa77-a45ddcfc24b2
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
£22,040 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 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

ALANIS COACH TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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