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title: "WBCCOL32 Reading College"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0992baad-5bd5-4b88-961f-a0ad2f3b63ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-25"
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# WBCCOL32 Reading College

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0992baad-5bd5-4b88-961f-a0ad2f3b63ed

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council has completed a public procurement process with the title "WBCCOL32 Reading College" for home to school transport services. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)" (CPV code 60000000), was conducted using a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 24th March 2025, and the contract spans from 21st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is £85,500. The contracting process is currently in the Award stage, with the award being published on 25th March 2025. The buying organisation's contact is Nitasha Basdew, located at Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Given its focus on home to school transport, businesses that offer reliable and efficient transportation solutions stand well-placed to benefit. As School Express, an SME, was awarded the contract, other small enterprises in similar fields may find lucrative possibilities in future tenders. This could open doors to long-term engagements with public sector entities, fostering business expansion and enhancing service portfolios.

## Notice

Home to school Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8347e468-b016-446d-9e4b-e267c88df582 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,820 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOKINGHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG40 1BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Emmbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCHOOL EXPRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8347e468-b016-446d-9e4b-e267c88df582

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8347e468-b016-446d-9e4b-e267c88df582
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wokingham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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