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title: "WBCLD23 - Acorn Day Centre"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-168bd738-3e0f-4d89-920d-12ea15e31d54"
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buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# WBCLD23 - Acorn Day Centre

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-168bd738-3e0f-4d89-920d-12ea15e31d54

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the "WBCLD23 - Acorn Day Centre" project, focusing on Special Educational Needs (SEN) home-to-school transport services across the United Kingdom. Assigned the procurement identifier "WOKHM001-DN790864-21260541", this contract falls within the transportation services industry category, excluding waste transport. The procurement method employed was a selective approach through a restricted procedure. The award stage was reached on 30th September 2025, following the conclusion of the tender period on 29th September 2025. The contract, valued at £14,600, is set to commence on 2nd November 2025 and run until the end of March 2027, involving a notable supplier, School Express, based in the UK.

This tender presents promising opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services, as the procurement process is tailored towards these entities' skills and capacities. By securing a contract with a public sector entity such as the Wokingham Borough Council, businesses can leverage this partnership to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio within the public service sector. SMEs with expertise in providing efficient and reliable transport services, especially those experienced in SEN transport logistics, are well-positioned to benefit from this kind of contract. The ongoing involvement in public contracts can bring sustainable growth and recognition, encouraging further business development in collaborative public-private ventures.

## Notice

SEN home to school transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f325a5-1ede-4146-98ca-185e6ac06cc7 |
| 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 | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,600 |
| 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

- 30 Sep 2025 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f325a5-1ede-4146-98ca-185e6ac06cc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f325a5-1ede-4146-98ca-185e6ac06cc7
  30th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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