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title: "KAL/02/UM - King Alfreds School Wantage, OX12 BY (Lot 1) - AWARD"
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# KAL/02/UM - King Alfreds School Wantage, OX12 BY (Lot 1) - AWARD

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-266517ae-d81d-4dea-8dac-7c9000a7d5b9

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by West Berkshire Council for "Home to School Transport" services, specifically serving King Alfred's School in Wantage, OX12 BY. This procurement, classified under "Road transport services" (CPV 60100000), follows a selective procurement method, also known as a Restricted procedure. The tender process has reached the awarding stage, with the contract start date set for 24 February 2025 and ending on 31 July 2027. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 38,916, was announced on 27 February 2025. The procurement caters to regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those experienced in school transportation. Although the tender is not specifically geared toward SMEs or VCSEs, larger and established transport companies can expand their service portfolios and regional presence. Awarded to K Ricketts & S Richards Taxis, this contract requires reliable and efficient service providers capable of ensuring timely and safe transportation for school children, thereby offering growth potential for businesses within this sector.

## Notice

Home to School Transport serving King Alfreds School Wantage, OX12 BY.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350e89b2-c5df-40bd-8dc3-d6ad83e95ee8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,916 |
| 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | K RICKETTS & S RICHARDS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350e89b2-c5df-40bd-8dc3-d6ad83e95ee8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350e89b2-c5df-40bd-8dc3-d6ad83e95ee8
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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