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title: "WBCLD32 James Place, Reading"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-694e6fd4-39c8-4c76-b76f-2165c9f99050"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# WBCLD32 James Place, Reading

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-694e6fd4-39c8-4c76-b76f-2165c9f99050

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council, situated in England, has concluded a public procurement for "WBCLD32 James Place, Reading", under the transportation services industry category. This procurement covers home to school transport services, adhering to a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. Notably, the procurement process has reached the award stage as of 2nd July 2026. The contract period commences on 1st September 2026 and runs until 31st July 2027. The contract ensures services within the United Kingdom and has an awarded contract value of £5,668 GBP.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial potential for business expansion, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability for such entities. Companies specialising in transport services are well-positioned to compete and benefit from contracts like these, especially those aiming to establish or expand their presence in school transport services. The contract award to School Express signifies the opportunities available for transport companies in this region, offering a framework to build long-term relationships with public entities such as local councils.

## Notice

Home to school transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be09608-2255-40ef-a9f8-ee71bc513ec8 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 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 | £5,668 |
| 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

- 2 Jul 2026 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be09608-2255-40ef-a9f8-ee71bc513ec8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be09608-2255-40ef-a9f8-ee71bc513ec8
  2nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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