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C922I SEN School Transport + PA South Petherton - Dovecote School

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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03 Oct 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "C922I SEN School Transport + PA South Petherton - Dovecote School" has been conducted by Somerset Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of transporting fewer than 10 persons, specifically focusing on school transport services. The procurement stage is at the "Award" stage, with the process recently completed and the contract awarded to JNC Travel. The contract is set to start from 6th October 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030. Although specific procurement method details were not provided, the tender involved services required for transporting pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties during school terms, Monday through Friday.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those equipped to handle special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) requirements. Companies with capabilities to provide vehicles fitting high back booster seats and seating for 6-8 passengers might find this contract particularly rewarding for business expansion, considering the long-term nature of the contract. While the suitability criteria did not specifically favour small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), any business with the requisite transport capacities in the region might consider similar opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

C922I SEN School Transport + PA South Petherton - Dovecote School

Notice Description

SEND School Transport + PA: Monday - Friday term time only from South Petherton- Dovecote School Pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties. X1 High back booster seat required 6/8 seater required Please see attached order form

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9909b309-aab7-4bf9-82e0-754136fb002b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0aaebd-6fb1-477f-a8e6-79196603dc8f
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JNC TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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