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title: "WBCCOL25 - Reading College & Ridgeline Trust"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# WBCCOL25 - Reading College & Ridgeline Trust

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f44f7c3-8bbc-479d-aa4b-6b8114540634

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the award phase for the contract titled "WBCCOL25 - Reading College & Ridgeline Trust," which focuses on home to school transport services. This contract falls under the Transport Services industry category and covers regions within the United Kingdom. The tender process followed a selective, restricted procedure, concluding on 20th March 2025. The contract period will begin on 21st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2026, with a projected value of £85,500 and an awarded amount of £16,720. The awarded contractor is School Express.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing transport services, particularly those capable of managing home to school transportation. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, as Wokingham Borough Council encourages their participation. Engaging in this contract can offer stable revenue streams and build relationships with local authorities, paving the way for future contracting opportunities in the public sector transportation landscape.

## Notice

Home to school transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53dd953-c889-422a-8ce3-b532f440f467 |
| 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 | £16,720 |
| 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 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53dd953-c889-422a-8ce3-b532f440f467

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53dd953-c889-422a-8ce3-b532f440f467
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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