WBCSEN227 - Chiltern Way Academy
Wokingham Borough CouncilEstimated Value
£20,520 – £85,500
Deadline
5 May 2026
Published
6 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
SEN home to school transport
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Chiltern Way Academy needs a contractor to provide home-to-school transport for special educational needs (SEN) students. This is about picking up and dropping off vulnerable children with additional needs at their homes and the school, likely on a daily recurring basis.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
- Note: SEN transport contracts typically require enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance for all staff — verify this in full documents
- Likely requirement for vehicles suitable for disabled/mobility-impaired passengers
- Insurance for passenger transport (likely public liability and vehicle-specific cover)
- Safeguarding training and policy compliance expected for staff handling vulnerable children
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Daily home-to-school transport collection and drop-off for SEN students
- Safe supervision and care of children during transit
- Reliable, punctual scheduling (morning and afternoon runs)
- Appropriate vehicle maintenance and cleanliness standards
- Coordination with school on collection/drop-off times and any changes
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'services' contract, not a one-off project — expect ongoing, recurring work with daily runs. Check the tender for contract length (often 1–3 years) and whether it auto-renews.
- 2SEN transport is heavily regulated by safeguarding rules. Read the full specification carefully for staff vetting, training, and conduct requirements — these are non-negotiable.
- 3Look for the 'vehicle specification' section — it will detail whether you need wheelchair-accessible vehicles, seat belts, CCTV, or other adaptations. This affects your costs significantly.
- 4Check the 'schedule of routes' in the documents — count the number of daily runs, number of students, and pickup/drop-off locations. This tells you the real resource needed.
- 5SEN transport often has 'duty of care' clauses — understand your liability if a child is late or injured. Ask the school directly about past issues.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you don't have suitable accessible vehicles or enough trained drivers, consider partnering with an established transport company as a subcontractor — you manage the school relationship, they provide vehicles/staff.
- Social value scoring often applies to SEN contracts. Emphasize local employment, support for people with disabilities, or staff training schemes in your bid.
- Budget for enhanced DBS checks (typically £50–100 per staff member), safeguarding training courses, and vehicle modifications upfront — these are essential costs, not optional.
Award Details
Alanis Coach travel
£20,520
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Alanis Coach travel
3 contracts wonlatest 15 Jun 2026ends 31 Jul 2027£53,200
total awarded
- 2
School Express
2 contracts wonlatest 15 Jun 2026ends 31 Jul 2027£55,100
total awarded
- 3
Horseman Coaches Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 22 Jun 2026 - 4
Alanis Travel
1 contract wonlatest 6 May 2026ends 31 Jul 2027£21,660
total awarded
- 5
Twenty Four Seven
1 contract wonlatest 6 May 2026ends 31 Jul 2027£9,120
total awarded
Alanis Coach travel is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Wokingham Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
6 May 2026
Submission deadline
5 May 2026
Renewal expected60% confident
July 2027
Predicted using median duration of past contracts from this buyer in the same CPV division (10 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jul 2027).
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