SEND & Social Care Transportation

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process entitled "SEND & Social Care Transportation," focusing on transport services primarily for special educational needs, social care, and additional services within Newcastle and surrounding regions. This procurement aims to provide taxi, minibus, and coach services for various community sectors, including home-to-school and care transport. Categorized under transport services, this process involves establishing a framework agreement, with projections to commence from 1st August 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2031. Potential vendors should anticipate a planned publication of further notices by 1st February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the service industry, particularly those specialising in passenger transport, accommodating vulnerable populations, and fulfilling framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability for such entities. Companies capable of providing reliable and flexible transport solutions tailored to the needs of council and social care services might find this contract highly beneficial for business growth, leveraging consistent demand and engagement with local government operations.

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SEND & Social Care Transportation

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

15th July 2025 10:22:11 AM
Contract Summary

This procurement is expected to cover all of the Council's requirements for SEND and Social Care taxi, minibus and coach services. It will likely encompass Home to School, Home to care, College Transport, Transport for Older People, Looked After Children, People with Additional Needs, other Vulnerable People within Social Care and any other transport request as identified by the Council.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-055f2d

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Civic Centre

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 8QH

United Kingdom

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SEND & Social Care Transportation

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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