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title: "WBCSENOB257 - The Den"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f52e038-3571-4a75-b4ac-532d247928d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-20"
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# WBCSENOB257 - The Den

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f52e038-3571-4a75-b4ac-532d247928d9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "WBCSENOB257 - The Den" has been completed by Wokingham Borough Council, focusing on Special Educational Needs (SEN) home to school transport services. The procurement falls under the Transport services industry category (CPV: 60000000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the award notice published on 20th August 2024 and the contract starting from 1st September 2024 to 31st July 2025. The procurement utilises a selective method through a restricted procedure, catering specifically to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those focused on SEN requirements. SMEs are well-suited to compete in this space due to the specific suitability criteria set by Wokingham Borough Council. The awarded contract, with a value of £12,996, was granted to School Express, highlighting the council's preference for specialised, efficient service providers capable of meeting the unique transport needs of SEN students. This presents ongoing growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, reliable transport services within the education sector.

## Notice

SEN home to school transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5eb34a-319f-44ca-83e5-35cfcd2d4c8a |
| 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 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,996 |
| 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 Aug 2024 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5eb34a-319f-44ca-83e5-35cfcd2d4c8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5eb34a-319f-44ca-83e5-35cfcd2d4c8a
  20th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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