Tender

Quotation for The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is overseeing an active tender for the "Quotation for The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport" under the industry category of services, specifically involving minibuses. This procurement process aims to secure a fully maintained vehicle for the transportation of over 1,250 children with special educational needs and disabilities between home and school. The assignment covers a contract period from 31st July 2026 to 30th July 2029, located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender stage currently ongoing. Interested parties have until 27th February 2026 at 17:00 to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for service providers, particularly those capable of maintaining and operating transport services within safety regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Successful bidders will secure a valuable, long-term contract offering steady business and the chance to expand operational capabilities in the education transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quotation for The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport

Notice Description

Together for Children has a statutory requirement to provide daily transport assistance for over 1,250 children from home to school settings. There has been a significant increase in the demand for this statutory service. Together for Children are offering the provision of a fully maintained vehicle to an operator. The operator will take on the responsibility for carrying out 1 morning and 1 afternoon Home to School Route as directed by the Transport Officer, in adherence to all relevant safety regulations and standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28b9168f-4fcf-42f9-8470-cc0f7a80da45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105a93ef-acd5-451e-813b-c7c88206db4a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kristine Goodliffe
Contact Email
kristine.goodliffe@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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