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title: "WBCCOL31 Berkshire College of Agriculture"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# WBCCOL31 Berkshire College of Agriculture

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e462f66c-99ea-4d7d-96ba-64f941d70879

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of "Home to College Transport" services, classified under the transport services category (excluding waste transport). The procurement, conducted via a restricted procedure, aimed to find a supplier to deliver services within the United Kingdom. The tender stage is marked as complete, following the award made on 21st April 2025 to School Express, and the contract is set to start on 22nd April 2025, running until 27th March 2026. The contract had a value of £28,120, though the initial estimated value during the tender was £85,500. This procurement falls under the services category with a particular consideration for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those geared towards educational institutions. SMEs, like School Express, can benefit by gaining contracts that support the development of local networks and expand their market reach. It is ideally suited for firms that can offer reliable transport solutions and are equipped to collaborate with educational bodies. The focus on SMEs ensures that smaller companies are encouraged to participate, fostering a competitive environment that could lead to increased business growth and innovation in service delivery.

## Notice

Home to College Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89c11d2-949a-484f-bacb-456e51cf4176 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,120 |
| 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

- 22 Apr 2025 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89c11d2-949a-484f-bacb-456e51cf4176

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89c11d2-949a-484f-bacb-456e51cf4176
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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