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title: "WBCCOL24 - Reading College"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13d982f4-c87d-4766-b589-84bc6747ee9c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-20"
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# WBCCOL24 - Reading College

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13d982f4-c87d-4766-b589-84bc6747ee9c

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "WBCCOL24 - Reading College", which falls under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport). This contract pertains specifically to SEN home to school Transport services in the United Kingdom. The procurement, done via a restricted procedure, was managed through a selective procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th March 2025, the award date being the same day, and the contract period commencing on 21st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement reached the award stage with a total contract value of £85,500, while the awarded amount to the supplier was £23,180.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing specialised home-to-school transport for students with special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited for this opportunity, as indicated by the tender’s suitability criteria. The awarded supplier, School Express, reflected these attributes. Engaging in such public procurement contracts can enhance business visibility and credibility, opening further avenues for growth and expansion within the public sector transport services domain.

## Notice

SEN home to school Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9d7694-3bd0-4e0f-943c-0e146181cc5e |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 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 | £23,180 |
| 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

- 20 Mar 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9d7694-3bd0-4e0f-943c-0e146181cc5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9d7694-3bd0-4e0f-943c-0e146181cc5e
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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