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title: "WBCSENOB355 - Groveside School"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e701734-2425-42c9-85aa-b483dbe8b92b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# WBCSENOB355 - Groveside School

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e701734-2425-42c9-85aa-b483dbe8b92b

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## Summary

The public procurement process managed by Wokingham Borough Council is titled "WBCSENOB355 - Groveside School," with a focus on SEN home to school transport within the transport services industry category. The buying organisation, located in Wokingham, England, utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with key dates including the award date on 17th July 2026 and the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st July 2027. The tender was valued at £85,500 and it is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to apply, although not specifically aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in providing school transport solutions. With preference for SMEs, this contract allows for business growth by engaging with local authorities, enhancing a company's portfolio with a substantial contractual relationship—a crucial step for any SME looking to establish a foothold in governmental contracting. The awarded contract to School Express indicates the potential for similar business entities to compete vigorously in this space, provided they demonstrate capability and reliable service delivery conforming to the council's requirements.

## Notice

SEN home to school transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2b1db6-3cf5-4e75-9dc9-26fe5c6cc4ae |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,680 |
| 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

- 17 Jul 2026 at 07:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2b1db6-3cf5-4e75-9dc9-26fe5c6cc4ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2b1db6-3cf5-4e75-9dc9-26fe5c6cc4ae
  17th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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