WBCSENOB340 - Tadley Court
Wokingham Borough CouncilEstimated Value
£22,420 – £85,500
Deadline
6 May 2026
Published
6 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
SEN Home to school transport
AI Analysis
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This is a contract to provide home-to-school transport for children with special educational needs (SEN) in the Tadley Court area. The local authority is looking for a transport provider to safely move SEN students between their homes and school.
Requirements
- Valid operator's licence for passenger transport (PCV licence)
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance for all staff
- Safeguarding training and child protection policies
- Suitable vehicles compliant with wheelchair accessibility standards (likely)
- Insurance cover for passenger transport with appropriate limits
- Staff trained in first aid and emergency procedures
- Compliance with school transport regulations and SEND Code of Practice
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for detailed specifications.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide daily home-to-school transport for SEN pupils in Tadley Court area
- Ensure safe, reliable collection and drop-off at specified times
- Maintain vehicles in roadworthy condition and keep them clean
- Provide trained staff (drivers and escorts where needed) who understand working with SEN children
- Record and report attendance/non-attendance to the school
- Manage route planning and adapt to individual pupil needs
- Respond to changes in pupil numbers and routes
- Implement safeguarding protocols and report any concerns
How to Read This Tender
- 1WBCSENOB340 is the contract reference number — use this to find the full tender documents on your council's procurement portal or Contracts Finder.
- 2SEN transport is heavily regulated — this isn't just normal bus driving. You'll need DBS clearance and staff trained in safeguarding. Budget for this.
- 3Look in the full documents for: exact routes, number of pupils, vehicle specifications needed, staffing requirements, and the contract duration and value.
- 4Check whether the council wants you to provide escorts (supervising adults on the vehicle) or just drivers — this changes your costs significantly.
- 5Find the Key Information Document (often called a PIN or Prior Information Notice) — it tells you when the tender opens, deadline, and evaluation criteria.
- 6Watch for 'dynamic' or 'flex' routes — these change daily based on where pupils are. They're harder to price than fixed routes.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small operator without multiple vehicles, consider partnering with other local transport firms in a consortium bid — this spreads risk and makes you more competitive.
- SEN transport often scores heavily on 'social value' — the council wants to know how you'll train local staff, support the community, or offer additional safeguarding measures. Emphasize this in your bid.
- Don't underprice — SEN transport requires higher staffing ratios, specialist training, and sometimes escorts. Calculate your true costs (wages, DBS checks, insurance, maintenance) before quoting.
Award Details
School Express
£22,420
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Alanis Coach travel
4 contracts wonlatest 15 Jun 2026ends 31 Jul 2027£73,720
total awarded
- 2
Horseman Coaches Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 22 Jun 2026 - 3
School Express
1 contract wonlatest 15 Jun 2026ends 31 Jul 2027£32,680
total awarded
- 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
6 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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