---
title: "WG253 - Wigmore Schools"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c65ee732-49ca-4232-a4db-7fbde40bd830"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c65ee732-49ca-4232-a4db-7fbde40bd830"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c65ee732-49ca-4232-a4db-7fbde40bd830.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c65ee732-49ca-4232-a4db-7fbde40bd830.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-23"
---

# WG253 - Wigmore Schools

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c65ee732-49ca-4232-a4db-7fbde40bd830

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c65ee732-49ca-4232-a4db-7fbde40bd830)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c65ee732-49ca-4232-a4db-7fbde40bd830.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "WG253 - Wigmore Schools" has been completed by Herefordshire Council, a governmental entity responsible for public services in the region. The tender was part of the road transport services industry, classified under the CPV code 60100000. The project pertains to school transport requiring a minimum capacity of a 16-seater vehicle and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Using an open procedure method, this tender stage concluded on 8th April 2025, and the subsequent contract is scheduled to run from 28th April 2025 to 31st July 2030. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 349,200, was granted to Owens Motors, a large supplier based in Hereford.

The Wigmore Schools transport service contract presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses operating within the road transport sector. The preference for SMEs suggests smaller to mid-sized enterprises could find ample prospects by aligning their offerings with such public procurement needs. Companies with expertise in providing safe, efficient, and reliable transport solutions for educational facilities would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. The involvement of a local supplier like Owens Motors also highlights potential advantages for regionally based firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

School Transport - WG253 - Wigmore Schools Min capacity - 16 seater Additional information: This opportunity can be found on the Supplying the Southwest portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk To access the tender documentation you will need to register an interest in the opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5531e60-0e57-442f-8f1a-709a733f76b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £349,200 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR1 2HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OWENS MOTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5531e60-0e57-442f-8f1a-709a733f76b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5531e60-0e57-442f-8f1a-709a733f76b5
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c65ee732-49ca-4232-a4db-7fbde40bd830. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c65ee732-49ca-4232-a4db-7fbde40bd830.json.