Award

The provision of an operator to provide Home to School SEND transport routes

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council, as the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process titled "The provision of an operator to provide Home to School SEND transport routes" in the services category, specifically pertaining to minibuses. This direct award procurement saw the contract awarded to The Ascent Academies' Trust, with operations based in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 11th November 2024 and concludes on 10th November 2027, marking it as an active award stage in the procurement process, with a total value of £43,200.

This procurement project offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the award process favours these entities. Companies specialising in transportation services for educational institutions, particularly in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) transport, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The requirement for specialised transport solutions in this field highlights potential growth areas for businesses that can offer innovative and reliable services in alignment with the objectives set by organisations like Sunderland City Council.

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Notice Title

The provision of an operator to provide Home to School SEND transport routes

Notice Description

The provision of an operator to provide Home to School SEND transport routes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-664726e0-80fa-46e2-8764-e1033d4b4bc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb541674-f76c-4436-9755-d308ad84b19a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ASCENT ACADEMIES' TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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