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title: "LOT 9: WBC202 - Whitley Wood - Lower Earley to Holt, Emmbrook & Forest Schools"
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# LOT 9: WBC202 - Whitley Wood - Lower Earley to Holt, Emmbrook & Forest Schools

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b269dfdf-498e-4d54-98c0-748792851cb7

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of school coach services under the title "LOT 9: WBC202 - Whitley Wood - Lower Earley to Holt, Emmbrook & Forest Schools". This contract falls under the transport services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The open procedure was used for procurement, with a total contract value of £71,250. The contract started on 3rd September 2025 and will run until 31st July 2028. The award stage was reached on 19th August 2025, and the awarding party is Wokingham Borough Council, while Horseman Coaches has been designated as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those that specialise in school transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this industry sector would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, given the focus on an open procurement method encouraging broad participation. Businesses leveraging this opportunity can expand their services across educational sectors in the UK, potentially establishing long-term contracts with local councils and enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

School Coach service - WBC202 - Whitley Wood - Lower Earley to Holt, Emmbrook & Forest Schools. (70 seats)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f0dc907-e68e-48f3-851e-d44c673aedd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,250 |
| 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 | HORSEMAN COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f0dc907-e68e-48f3-851e-d44c673aedd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f0dc907-e68e-48f3-851e-d44c673aedd1
  16th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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