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title: "WBCLD29 - Ways & Means Trust"
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buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# WBCLD29 - Ways & Means Trust

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a540435b-d960-4c62-a02e-c5ce67eb1926

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "WBCLD29 - Ways & Means Trust," focused on ASC Transport Services, has been completed by Wokingham Borough Council. This procurement falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) and pertains to services within the United Kingdom. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure, targeting smaller enterprises. Key dates in the process include the tender period ending on 25th February 2026, and the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award was made to School Express, marked active on 27th February 2026, with a contract valued at £18,800.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those based in or capable of operating within the United Kingdom. The selective procurement approach indicates a focus on quality and suitability over simple cost, suggesting that businesses with established reputations for reliable transport services could thrive in such arrangements. Engaging in contracts like these can facilitate the growth of SMEs by securing ongoing work and increasing their visibility in the competitive public sector market.

## Notice

ASC Transport Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10200fe5-0306-43a5-b46d-d3266ed19e23 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,800 |
| 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

- 27 Feb 2026 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10200fe5-0306-43a5-b46d-d3266ed19e23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10200fe5-0306-43a5-b46d-d3266ed19e23
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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