Award

The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport Minibus

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 11:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of home-to-school SEND transport services using minibuses. This procurement, categorized under the services industry, took place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage with a direct award method. The contract period spans from 12th June 2025 to 11th June 2028, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 40,320. The tender process was specifically designed to include suitability for SMEs and VCSEs.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in SEND transport solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities. By aligning with the needs of Sunderland City Council and fulfilling the specific requirements of the contract, businesses can solidify their presence in the public transport sector and potentially expand their market influence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport Minibus

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc5421df-74a3-49bc-8eab-c4d9f85c3ea9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a7db0c-66f1-4cdd-9347-fcfa73088586
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
£40,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SPRINGBOARD SUNDERLAND TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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